US Bridges

Rs 1161 13.0-5.2 over Coal Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.0S 6.9W of Ottawa · Structure no. 000000000300410

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1161 13.0-5.2 over Coal Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1161 13.0-5.2 over Coal Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 169 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1161 13.0-5.2
CrossesCoal Creek
Location2.0S 6.9W of Ottawa
RouteCounty Highway 1161
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57904, -95.41193
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2010)
Projected traffic169 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rs 1161 13.0-5.2 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1161 13.0-5.2 over Coal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1161 13.0-5.2 over Coal Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rs 1161 13.0-5.2 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1161 13.0-5.2 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.