K105 HWY over Cedar Creek
PoorPosted for loadWoodson County, Kansas · 1.34 Mi. Se. US-54 · Structure no. 999910501040211
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 534
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K105 HWY over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K105 HWY over Cedar Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 534 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K105 HWY over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is K105 HWY over 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does K105 HWY over Cedar Creek carry?
About 534 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is K105 HWY over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns K105 HWY over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.