1600 RD over Big Cedar Creek
PoorWilson County, Kansas · 5.0N 4.2E of Altoona · Structure no. 001031011206300
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
1600 RD over Big Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 1600 RD over Big Cedar Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 3 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1600 RD over Big Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is 1600 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 1600 RD over Big Cedar Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 1600 RD over Big Cedar Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 1600 RD over Big Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.