US Bridges

Rs 948 (132 Rd) over Little Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Ford County, Kansas · 1.0E 0.7N of Bellefont · Structure no. 000000000290180

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 948 (132 Rd) over Little Coon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 948 (132 Rd) over Little Coon Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 85 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 948 (132 Rd)
CrossesLittle Coon Creek
Location1.0E 0.7N of Bellefont
RouteCounty Highway 948
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88153, -99.64353
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating10.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic96 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 948 (132 Rd) over Little Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Rs 948 (132 Rd) over Little 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 948 (132 Rd) over Little Coon Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 948 (132 Rd) over Little Coon Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 948 (132 Rd) over Little Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.