US Bridges

120 Road over Middle Cedar Creek

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 5.0N 1.5W of Kensington · Structure no. 000920637503220

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

120 Road over Middle Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 120 Road over Middle Cedar Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries120 Road
CrossesMiddle Cedar Creek
Location5.0N 1.5W of Kensington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84357, -99.05797
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic10 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 120 Road over Middle Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is 120 Road over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 120 Road over Middle Cedar Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 120 Road over Middle Cedar Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 120 Road over Middle Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.