US Bridges

Rs 951 G Road over Trib. Little Coon Creek

GoodPosted for load

Edwards County, Kansas · 5.0N 4.0W of Kinsley · Structure no. 000000000240007

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 951 G Road over Trib. Little Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 951 G Road over Trib. Little Coon Creek in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 951 G Road
CrossesTrib. Little Coon Creek
Location5.0N 4.0W of Kinsley
RouteCounty Highway 951
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0005, -99.48093
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic80 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 951 G Road over Trib. Little Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 951 G Road over Trib. Little Coon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 951 G Road over Trib. Little Coon Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 951 G Road over Trib. Little Coon Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 951 G Road over Trib. Little Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.