US Bridges

Rs 226 J Road over Little Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Edwards County, Kansas · 4.5N 1.5E of Offerle · Structure no. 000000000240004

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 226 J Road over Little Coon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 226 J Road over Little Coon Creek in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 226 J Road
CrossesLittle Coon Creek
Location4.5N 1.5E of Offerle
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyEdwards County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.9564, -99.54058
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 226 J Road over Little Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 226 J Road over Little Coon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 226 J Road over Little Coon Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 226 J Road over Little Coon Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 226 J Road over Little Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.