US Bridges

Rs 1507 R.7-130 over Coal Creek

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Lyon County, Kansas · 6.0N 4.5E of Olpe · Structure no. 000000000560670

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1507 R.7-130 over Coal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1507 R.7-130 over Coal Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 236 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1507 R.7-130
CrossesCoal Creek
Location6.0N 4.5E of Olpe
RouteCounty Highway 1507
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34694, -96.08569
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2007)
Projected traffic236 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1507 R.7-130 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1507 R.7-130 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1507 R.7-130 over Coal Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1507 R.7-130 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1507 R.7-130 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.