US Bridges

RD 100 951.7-534.0 over Cool Creek

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 3.4E 3.0N of Olpe · Structure no. 000560951705340

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 100 951.7-534.0 over Cool Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 100 951.7-534.0 over Cool Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 100 951.7-534.0
CrossesCool Creek
Location3.4E 3.0N of Olpe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.30331, -96.10292
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic20 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 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 RD 100 951.7-534.0 over Cool Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 100 951.7-534.0 over Cool 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does RD 100 951.7-534.0 over Cool Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD 100 951.7-534.0 over Cool Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD 100 951.7-534.0 over Cool Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.