US Bridges

Rs 226 RD D over Trib. to Little Coon Ck.

FairPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 3.0E 14.0S of Gray · Structure no. 000000000420001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 226 RD D over Trib. to Little Coon Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 226 RD D over Trib. to Little Coon Ck. in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 226 RD D
CrossesTrib. to Little Coon Ck.
Location3.0E 14.0S of Gray
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95639, -99.59017
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Rs 226 RD D over Trib. to Little Coon Ck. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 226 RD D over Trib. to Little Coon Ck. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 226 RD D over Trib. to Little Coon Ck. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 226 RD D over Trib. to Little Coon Ck.?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 226 RD D over Trib. to Little Coon Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.