US Bridges

Rs 62 Coyote Rd. over Spring Creek

Fair

Brown County, Kansas · 0.6N 0.4E of Fairview · Structure no. 000000000070017

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 62 Coyote Rd. over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 62 Coyote Rd. over Spring Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 62 Coyote Rd.
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.6N 0.4E of Fairview
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.85502, -95.71422
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2016)
Projected traffic276 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 62 Coyote Rd. over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 62 Coyote Rd. over Spring 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 62 Coyote Rd. over Spring Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 62 Coyote Rd. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 62 Coyote Rd. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.