US Bridges

Florida RD (12-5) over Coal Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 4.0N of Ransomville · Structure no. 000301027004980

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florida RD (12-5) over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Florida RD (12-5) over Coal Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFlorida RD (12-5)
CrossesCoal Creek
Location4.0N of Ransomville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.56503, -95.41599
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2011)
Projected traffic25 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 Florida RD (12-5) over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florida RD (12-5) over Coal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Florida RD (12-5) over Coal Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Florida RD (12-5) over Coal Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Florida RD (12-5) over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.