US Bridges

Rs 1491 20 Road over Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Edwards County, Kansas · 3.5S of Offerle · Structure no. 000000000240011

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1491 20 Road over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1491 20 Road over 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1491 20 Road
CrossesCoon Creek
Location3.5S of Offerle
RouteCounty Highway 1491
CountyEdwards County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83845, -99.55166
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic95 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 1491 20 Road over Coon Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1491 20 Road over 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 1491 20 Road over Coon Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1491 20 Road over Coon Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1491 20 Road over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.