US Bridges

90 Road over Little Coon Creek

GoodPosted for load

Edwards County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.0W of Kinsley · Structure no. 000240593005829

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

90 Road over Little Coon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 90 Road over Little Coon Creek in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries90 Road
CrossesLittle Coon Creek
Location1.0N 1.0W of Kinsley
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94246, -99.42355
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2018)
Projected traffic75 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 90 Road over Little Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 90 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 90 Road over Little Coon Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 90 Road over Little Coon Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 90 Road over Little Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.