US Bridges

130 Road (rs 1552) over Middle Cedar Creek Trib.

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 4.0N 1.7W of Kensington · Structure no. 000000000920064

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130 Road (rs 1552) over Middle Cedar Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying 130 Road (rs 1552) over Middle Cedar Creek Trib. in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries130 Road (rs 1552)
CrossesMiddle Cedar Creek Trib.
Location4.0N 1.7W of Kensington
RouteCounty Highway 1552
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82915, -99.06033
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 130 Road (rs 1552) over Middle Cedar Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130 Road (rs 1552) over Middle Cedar Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does 130 Road (rs 1552) over Middle Cedar Creek Trib. carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 130 Road (rs 1552) over Middle Cedar Creek Trib.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 130 Road (rs 1552) over Middle Cedar Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.