US Bridges

Rs 953 (jewell Rd) over Coon Creek

Good

Ford County, Kansas · 16.0E of Wright · Structure no. 000000000290210

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 953 (jewell Rd) over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 953 (jewell Rd) over Coon Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 953 (jewell Rd)
CrossesCoon Creek
Location16.0E of Wright
RouteCounty Highway 953
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77809, -99.60173
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.2 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Coon Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.