US Bridges

US169 HWY over Coal Creek DR

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 4.27 MI N-Neosho CO Line · Structure no. 999916900010501

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,012
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US169 HWY over Coal Creek DR is a concrete culvert carrying US169 HWY over Coal Creek DR in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4,012 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,298 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS169 HWY
CrossesCoal Creek DR
Location4.27 MI N-Neosho CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77333, -95.41139
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,012 (2023)
Projected traffic5,298 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 DR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US169 HWY over Coal Creek DR 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 2023.

How much traffic does US169 HWY over Coal Creek DR carry?

About 4,012 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US169 HWY over Coal Creek DR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US169 HWY over Coal Creek DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.