US Bridges

US169 HWY over Coal Creek

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 5.96 MI NE Neosho Coln · Structure no. 999916900010351

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,391
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US169 HWY over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US169 HWY over Coal Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,391 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,852 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS169 HWY
CrossesCoal Creek
Location5.96 MI NE Neosho Coln
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7975, -95.41111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,391 (2023)
Projected traffic4,852 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US169 HWY over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US169 HWY over Coal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US169 HWY over Coal Creek carry?

About 4,391 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US169 HWY over Coal Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US169 HWY over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.