US Bridges

Local 7.88N-16.79E over Trib. to Coal Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.9N 0.3W of Vinland · Structure no. 000231049704581

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 7.88N-16.79E over Trib. to Coal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 7.88N-16.79E over Trib. to Coal Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 7.88N-16.79E
CrossesTrib. to Coal Creek
Location0.9N 0.3W of Vinland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85322, -95.19024
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2023)
Projected traffic79 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Local 7.88N-16.79E over Trib. to Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 7.88N-16.79E over Trib. to 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 Local 7.88N-16.79E over Trib. to Coal Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 7.88N-16.79E over Trib. to Coal Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 7.88N-16.79E over Trib. to Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.