US Bridges

Local 5.0N-18.18E over Trib. to Coal Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.0E of Vinland · Structure no. 000231053204640

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 5.0N-18.18E over Trib. to Coal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 5.0N-18.18E over Trib. to Coal Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 214 vehicles a day, projected to reach 236 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal 5.0N-18.18E
CrossesTrib. to Coal Creek
Location2.0S 1.0E of Vinland
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81138, -95.16429
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 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 traffic214 (2023)
Projected traffic236 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 5.0N-18.18E over Trib. to Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 5.0N-18.18E over Trib. to 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 Local 5.0N-18.18E over Trib. to Coal Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 5.0N-18.18E over Trib. to Coal Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 5.0N-18.18E over Trib. to Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.