US Bridges

Rs 1375 over Branch of Coal Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.4W of Vinland · Structure no. 000000000230407

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,316
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1375 over Branch of Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1375 over Branch of Coal Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,316 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1375
CrossesBranch of Coal Creek
Location1.0S 1.4W of Vinland
RouteCounty Highway 1375
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.82586, -95.20809
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,316 (2023)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1375 over Branch of Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1375 over Branch of Coal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1375 over Branch of Coal Creek carry?

About 1,316 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1375 over Branch of Coal Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1375 over Branch of Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.