US Bridges

Rs 1521 (garnett) over Trib to Coon Creek

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · 1.6E 1.5S of Spearville · Structure no. 000000000290330

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1521 (garnett) over Trib to Coon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1521 (garnett) over Trib to Coon Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1521 (garnett)
CrossesTrib to Coon Creek
Location1.6E 1.5S of Spearville
RouteCounty Highway 1521
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82586, -99.78203
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic50 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 1521 (garnett) over Trib to Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1521 (garnett) over Trib to 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 1521 (garnett) over Trib to Coon Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1521 (garnett) over Trib to Coon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1521 (garnett) over Trib to Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.