US Bridges

210 Road over East Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 4.0N 1.0W of Cedar · Structure no. 000920647703400

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

210 Road over East Cedar Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 210 Road over East Cedar Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries210 Road
CrossesEast Cedar Creek
Location4.0N 1.0W of Cedar
RouteCounty Highway 9206
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71278, -98.96083
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic55 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 210 Road over East Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 210 Road over East Cedar Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 210 Road over East Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.