50 Road over East Middle Cedar Creek
FairPosted for loadSmith County, Kansas · 12.0N 1.5W of Kensington · Structure no. 000920637503080
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
50 Road over East Middle Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 50 Road over East Middle Cedar Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 50 Road over East Middle Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is 50 Road over East Middle Cedar Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 50 Road over East Middle Cedar Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is 50 Road over East Middle Cedar Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 50 Road over East Middle Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.