US Bridges

H Road over Coupe Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 6.5S 11.3W St. Francis · Structure no. 000120320503450

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H Road over Coupe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying H Road over Coupe Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesH Road
CrossesCoupe Creek
Location6.5S 11.3W St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 1210
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.67661, -102.01742
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 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 H Road over Coupe Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is H Road over Coupe Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does H Road over Coupe Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is H Road over Coupe Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns H Road over Coupe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.