US Bridges

Rs 208 over Coal Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.4E of Sibleyville · Structure no. 00000000023B040

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
692
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 208 over Coal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 208 over Coal Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 692 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 208
CrossesCoal Creek
Location0.4E of Sibleyville
RouteCounty Highway 208
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88439, -95.19755
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic692 (2021)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 208 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 208 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 208 over Coal Creek carry?

About 692 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 208 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 208 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.