US Bridges

1300 RD over Big Cedar Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.7E of Altoona · Structure no. 001031007706360

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1300 RD over Big Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 1300 RD over Big Cedar Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1300 RD
CrossesBig Cedar Creek
Location2.0N 2.7E of Altoona
RouteCounty Highway 10314
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55879, -95.60291
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 1300 RD over Big Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1300 RD over Big 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 1300 RD over Big Cedar Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 1300 RD over Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 1300 RD over Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.