US Bridges

US50 HWY over Coon Creek

Good

Edwards County, Kansas · 0.90 MI E US183 · Structure no. 999905000240101

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,688
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US50 HWY over Coon Creek in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 2,688 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.90 MI E US183
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92306, -99.39528
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,688 (2023)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US50 HWY over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 HWY over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US50 HWY over Coon Creek carry?

About 2,688 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY over Coon Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.