East 8th St. over Coon Creek
FairPosted for loadEdwards County, Kansas · 0.5E of Kinsley · Structure no. 000240595405865
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East 8th St. over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying East 8th St. over Coon Creek in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East 8th St. over Coon Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is East 8th St. 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 East 8th St. over Coon Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is East 8th St. over Coon Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns East 8th St. over Coon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.