US Bridges

180 Road over Middle Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 0.5S of Kensington · Structure no. 000920639703340

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

180 Road over Middle Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 180 Road over Middle Cedar Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 95 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries180 Road
CrossesMiddle Cedar Creek
Location0.5S of Kensington
RouteCounty Highway 9210
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.75643, -99.03436
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 180 Road over Middle Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is 180 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 180 Road over Middle Cedar Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 180 Road over Middle Cedar Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 180 Road over Middle Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.