US Bridges

RD 134 over Little Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Ford County, Kansas · 3.8N 8.0E of Spearville · Structure no. 000290573005886

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 134 over Little Coon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 134 over Little Coon Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 134
CrossesLittle Coon Creek
Location3.8N 8.0E of Spearville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.90439, -99.60664
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 134 over Little Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 134 over Little 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 RD 134 over Little Coon Creek carry?

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

How long is RD 134 over Little Coon Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RD 134 over Little Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.