US Bridges

494-1.5 Rs 494 over East Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 4.0N 2.0E of Altoona · Structure no. 000000001030110

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

494-1.5 Rs 494 over East Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 494-1.5 Rs 494 over East Cedar Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries494-1.5 Rs 494
CrossesEast Cedar Creek
Location4.0N 2.0E of Altoona
RouteCounty Highway 494
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.5878, -95.62205
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating21.7 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2013)
Projected traffic104 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 494-1.5 Rs 494 over East Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 494-1.5 Rs 494 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 494-1.5 Rs 494 over East Cedar Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 494-1.5 Rs 494 over East Cedar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 494-1.5 Rs 494 over East Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.