US Bridges

10.0-V.8 Local RD over Trib. to Big Cedar Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 5.0 E 5.0 N of Altoona · Structure no. 001031011806300

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10.0-V.8 Local RD over Trib. to Big Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 10.0-V.8 Local RD over Trib. to 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries10.0-V.8 Local RD
CrossesTrib. to Big Cedar Creek
Location5.0 E 5.0 N of Altoona
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60252, -95.56448
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 10.0-V.8 Local RD over Trib. to Big Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is 10.0-V.8 Local RD over Trib. to 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 10.0-V.8 Local RD over Trib. to Big Cedar Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 10.0-V.8 Local RD over Trib. to Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 10.0-V.8 Local RD over Trib. to Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.