US Bridges

Rs 1374 over Coal Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.5N of FAS 1277 · Structure no. 000000000230385

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
807
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1374 over Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1374 over Coal Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 807 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 888 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1374
CrossesCoal Creek
Location0.5N of FAS 1277
RouteCounty Highway 1374
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84147, -95.14916
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic807 (2021)
Projected traffic888 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 1374 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1374 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 1374 over Coal Creek carry?

About 807 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1374 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1374 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.