US Bridges

200 Road over West Cedar Creek

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 2.5S 1.0W of Kensington · Structure no. 000920637903380

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200 Road over West Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 200 Road over West Cedar Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries200 Road
CrossesWest Cedar Creek
Location2.5S 1.0W of Kensington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.72778, -99.05003
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 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 200 Road over West Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 200 Road over West 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 200 Road over West Cedar Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 200 Road over West Cedar Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 200 Road over West Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.