US Bridges

210 Road over Middle Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 3.5N 1.0E of Claudell · Structure no. 000920643003400

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

210 Road over Middle Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 210 Road over Middle Cedar Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries210 Road
CrossesMiddle Cedar Creek
Location3.5N 1.0E of Claudell
RouteCounty Highway 9206
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71283, -99.01057
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic30 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 210 Road over Middle Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is 210 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 210 Road over Middle Cedar Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 210 Road over Middle Cedar Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 210 Road over Middle Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.