Lynx Rd. over Frog Creek
PoorCoffey County, Kansas · L.0-27.5 · Structure no. 000160991005162
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lynx Rd. over Frog Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lynx Rd. over Frog Creek in Coffey 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lynx Rd. over Frog Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lynx Rd. over Frog 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 Lynx Rd. over Frog Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lynx Rd. over Frog Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lynx Rd. over Frog Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.