US Bridges

Rs 257 (rd 126) over Coon Creek

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · 8.0N 0.7E of Ford · Structure no. 000000000290110

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 257 (rd 126) over Coon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 257 (rd 126) over Coon Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 257 (rd 126)
CrossesCoon Creek
Location8.0N 0.7E of Ford
RouteCounty Highway 257
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75047, -99.74217
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 257 (rd 126) over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 257 (rd 126) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 257 (rd 126) over Coon Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 257 (rd 126) over Coon Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 257 (rd 126) over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.