US Bridges

Rs 494 1500 RD over Trib. to East Cedar Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 4.0N 2.2E of Altoona · Structure no. 000000001030120

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

About this bridge

Rs 494 1500 RD over Trib. to East Cedar Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 494 1500 RD over Trib. to East Cedar Ck. 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 494 1500 RD
CrossesTrib. to East Cedar Ck.
Location4.0N 2.2E of Altoona
RouteCounty Highway 494
StateKansas
Coordinates37.5878, -95.61817
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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
Trucks1%
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 Rs 494 1500 RD over Trib. to East Cedar Ck. built?

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

What condition is Rs 494 1500 RD over Trib. to East Cedar Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 494 1500 RD over Trib. to East Cedar Ck. carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 494 1500 RD over Trib. to East Cedar Ck.?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 494 1500 RD over Trib. to East Cedar Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.