US Bridges

Local T-126-1 over Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Doniphan County, Kansas · 2.7N 3.0W of Troy · Structure no. 000221053503243

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local T-126-1 over Coon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Local T-126-1 over Coon Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal T-126-1
CrossesCoon Creek
Location2.7N 3.0W of Troy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82333, -95.14333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2005)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local T-126-1 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local T-126-1 over Coon 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Local T-126-1 over Coon Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Local T-126-1 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local T-126-1 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.