W Coal Valley Rd. over Lightning Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Kansas · 3.0N 2.6W of West Mineral · Structure no. 000111077406680
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Coal Valley Rd. over Lightning Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W Coal Valley Rd. over Lightning Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Coal Valley Rd. over Lightning Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Coal Valley Rd. over Lightning 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does W Coal Valley Rd. over Lightning Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W Coal Valley Rd. over Lightning Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns W Coal Valley Rd. over Lightning Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.