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19th. Rd.|rs 153 over Long Creek

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Coffey County, Kansas · 19.0-R.5 · Structure no. 000000000160330

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th. Rd.|rs 153 over Long Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 19th. Rd.|rs 153 over Long Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries19th. Rd.|rs 153
CrossesLong Creek
Location19.0-R.5
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.30301, -95.62786
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 traffic55 (2019)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 19th. Rd.|rs 153 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th. Rd.|rs 153 over Long 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 19th. Rd.|rs 153 over Long Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 19th. Rd.|rs 153 over Long Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 19th. Rd.|rs 153 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.