US Bridges

RD 127 over Coon Creek

Good

Ford County, Kansas · 5.0W 2.3S of Windhorst · Structure no. 000290559006088

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 127 over Coon Creek is a steel culvert carrying RD 127 over Coon Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 127
CrossesCoon Creek
Location5.0W 2.3S of Windhorst
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75181, -99.72381
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic18 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 RD 127 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 127 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RD 127 over Coon Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 127 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns RD 127 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.