US Bridges

RD 131 over Coon Creek

Good

Ford County, Kansas · 0.5W 2.4S of Wind Horst · Structure no. 000290567006089

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 131 over Coon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 131 over 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRD 131
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.5W 2.4S of Wind Horst
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74936, -99.65114
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic42 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 131 over Coon Creek built?

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

What condition is RD 131 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 RD 131 over Coon Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 131 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RD 131 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.