US Bridges

Rs 953 (jewell Rd) over Trib. to Coon Creek

Good

Ford County, Kansas · 5.5E of Wright · Structure no. 000000000290190

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 953 (jewell Rd) over Trib. to Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 953 (jewell Rd) over Trib. to Coon Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 953 (jewell Rd)
CrossesTrib. to Coon Creek
Location5.5E of Wright
RouteCounty Highway 953
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77814, -99.78989
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic200 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 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 Rs 953 (jewell Rd) over Trib. to Coon Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 953 (jewell Rd) over Trib. to 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 953 (jewell Rd) over Trib. to Coon Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 953 (jewell Rd) over Trib. to Coon Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rs 953 (jewell Rd) over Trib. to Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.