US Bridges

260 Ave (north) over Trib. to Coon Creek

PoorPosted for load

Graham County, Kansas · 0.5W 3.6N of Hill City · Structure no. 000330549003803

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

260 Ave (north) over Trib. to Coon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 260 Ave (north) over Trib. to Coon Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries260 Ave (north)
CrossesTrib. to Coon Creek
Location0.5W 3.6N of Hill City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.41724, -99.86393
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 260 Ave (north) over Trib. to Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 260 Ave (north) over Trib. to Coon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 260 Ave (north) over Trib. to Coon Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 260 Ave (north) over Trib. to Coon Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 260 Ave (north) over Trib. to Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.