K-116 HWY over Coal Creek
FairAtchison County, Kansas · 6.26MI E. Jackson Coln · Structure no. 999911600030491
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 722
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-116 HWY over Coal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-116 HWY over Coal Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 722 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-116 HWY over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-116 HWY over Coal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does K-116 HWY over Coal Creek carry?
About 722 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is K-116 HWY over Coal Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns K-116 HWY over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.