US Bridges

50 Road over Little Coon Creek

Good

Edwards County, Kansas · 4.0N 3.5E of Offerle · Structure no. 000240585005826

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

50 Road over Little Coon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 50 Road over Little Coon Creek in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries50 Road
CrossesLittle Coon Creek
Location4.0N 3.5E of Offerle
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94708, -99.49624
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 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 traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 50 Road over Little Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 50 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 50 Road over Little Coon Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 50 Road over Little Coon Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 50 Road over Little Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.