US Bridges

Rs 1491 20 Road over Little Coon Creek

GoodPosted for load

Edwards County, Kansas · 2.0N of Offerle · Structure no. 000000000240013

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1491 20 Road over Little Coon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1491 20 Road over Little Coon Creek in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1491 20 Road
CrossesLittle Coon Creek
Location2.0N of Offerle
RouteCounty Highway 1491
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92063, -99.55125
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.4 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic120 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$134,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1491 20 Road over Little Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1491 20 Road over Little Coon Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1491 20 Road over Little Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.