US Bridges

K116 HWY over Coal Creek Drainage

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 4.93 MI E Jackson Coln · Structure no. 999911600030331

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
722
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K116 HWY over Coal Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K116 HWY over Coal Creek Drainage in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 722 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesK116 HWY
CrossesCoal Creek Drainage
Location4.93 MI E Jackson Coln
RouteState Highway 116
StateKansas
Coordinates39.46417, -95.47778
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2023)
Projected traffic737 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K116 HWY over Coal Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is K116 HWY over Coal Creek Drainage 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K116 HWY over Coal Creek Drainage carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is K116 HWY over Coal Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K116 HWY over Coal Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.