US Bridges

Road 31 over Coon Creek

Good

Elk County, Kansas · 5.0S 3.0E of Fall River · Structure no. 000250967506389

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 31 over Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road 31 over Coon Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoad 31
CrossesCoon Creek
Location5.0S 3.0E of Fall River
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53164, -95.97069
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Road 31 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 31 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 2024.

How much traffic does Road 31 over Coon Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 31 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Road 31 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.