US Bridges

18.9-G.2 Local Rd. over Coyne Creek

PoorPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 2.7S 0.8E of Clements · Structure no. 000090887205389

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

18.9-G.2 Local Rd. over Coyne Creek is a concrete slab carrying 18.9-G.2 Local Rd. over Coyne Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries18.9-G.2 Local Rd.
CrossesCoyne Creek
Location2.7S 0.8E of Clements
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.26204, -96.72291
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic36 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 18.9-G.2 Local Rd. over Coyne Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18.9-G.2 Local Rd. over Coyne Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 18.9-G.2 Local Rd. over Coyne Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 18.9-G.2 Local Rd. over Coyne Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 18.9-G.2 Local Rd. over Coyne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.