US Bridges

Parks Rt-Finney RD over Coal Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kansas · Perry Wildlife Area · Structure no. 999990000440494

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Parks Rt-Finney RD over Coal Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Parks Rt-Finney RD over Coal Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesParks Rt-Finney RD
CrossesCoal Creek
LocationPerry Wildlife Area
RouteCounty Highway 290
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39056, -95.47917
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
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState 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 Parks Rt-Finney RD over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parks Rt-Finney RD 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 Parks Rt-Finney RD over Coal Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Parks Rt-Finney RD over Coal Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Parks Rt-Finney RD over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.