US Bridges

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

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 4.0N 0.5W of Kensington · Structure no. 000000000920066

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130 Road (rs 1552) over Middle Cedar Creek Trib. is a concrete continuous slab carrying 130 Road (rs 1552) over Middle Cedar Creek Trib. in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 27 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 0.5W of Kensington
RouteCounty Highway 1552
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82922, -99.03923
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2020)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

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

About 115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.