US Bridges

Rs 1277 over Coal Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.7E of Vinland · Structure no. 000000000230290

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,299
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1277 over Coal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1277 over Coal Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,299 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,429 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1277
CrossesCoal Creek
Location0.7E of Vinland
RouteCounty Highway 1277
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84054, -95.16781
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,299 (2023)
Projected traffic1,429 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 1277 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1277 over Coal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1277 over Coal Creek carry?

About 1,299 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1277 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1277 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.