US Bridges

Lynx Rd. over Trib. to Neosho River

FairPosted for load

Coffey County, Kansas · L.0-12.2 · Structure no. 000160991005468

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynx Rd. over Trib. to Neosho River is a concrete culvert carrying Lynx Rd. over Trib. to Neosho River in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 6 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLynx Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Neosho River
LocationL.0-12.2
RouteCounty Highway 1611
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.2019, -95.75694
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2013)
Projected traffic170 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lynx Rd. over Trib. to Neosho River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynx Rd. over Trib. to Neosho River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lynx Rd. over Trib. to Neosho River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lynx Rd. over Trib. to Neosho River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lynx Rd. over Trib. to Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.