US Bridges

RD 135 over Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Ford County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.7E of Wind Horst · Structure no. 000290575006026

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 135 over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 135 over Coon Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 135
CrossesCoon Creek
Location1.0N 3.7E of Wind Horst
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79894, -99.57822
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 135 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 135 over 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 135 over Coon Creek carry?

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

How long is RD 135 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns RD 135 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.