US Bridges

Lincoln Street over Coon Creek

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 30 Lincoln near Sycamore · Structure no. 513700010000010

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,370
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Street over Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lincoln Street over Coon Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,332 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLincoln Street
CrossesCoon Creek
Location30 Lincoln near Sycamore
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92772, -95.40153
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,370 (2003)
Projected traffic5,332 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lincoln Street over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Street over Coon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Street over Coon Creek carry?

About 4,370 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Street over Coon Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Street over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.