US Bridges

Local Briggs Ave. over Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Edwards County, Kansas · 0.5S of Kinsley · Structure no. 000240595005868

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
97 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Briggs Ave. over Coon Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Briggs Ave. over Coon Creek in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Briggs Ave.
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.5S of Kinsley
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEdwards County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91772, -99.40503
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Briggs Ave. over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Briggs Ave. 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 Local Briggs Ave. over Coon Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Local Briggs Ave. over Coon Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Local Briggs Ave. over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.