US Bridges

Reno RD over Big Cedar Creek

Poor

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.4S of Altoona · Structure no. 001031003006424

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reno RD over Big Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Reno RD over Big Cedar Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesReno RD
CrossesBig Cedar Creek
Location1.4S of Altoona
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50989, -95.65185
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic72 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$610,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reno RD over Big Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reno RD over Big Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Reno RD over Big Cedar Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reno RD over Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Reno RD over Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.