US Bridges

RD 128 over Trib. to Coon Creek

Good

Ford County, Kansas · 2.6E 3.0S of Spearville · Structure no. 000290561006023

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 128 over Trib. to Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RD 128 over Trib. to Coon Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRD 128
CrossesTrib. to Coon Creek
Location2.6E 3.0S of Spearville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.80178, -99.70537
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic36 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 128 over Trib. to Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 128 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RD 128 over Trib. to Coon Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 128 over Trib. to Coon Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RD 128 over Trib. to Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.