US Bridges

80 Road over Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Edwards County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.5W of Kinsley · Structure no. 000240591005889

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
57 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

80 Road over Coon Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 80 Road over Coon Creek in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 70 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries80 Road
CrossesCoon Creek
Location1.5S 1.5W of Kinsley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdwards County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.90047, -99.44176
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic60 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 80 Road over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is 80 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 80 Road over Coon Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 80 Road over Coon Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 80 Road over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.