Rs 1226 Q-9 over Coal Creek
PoorPosted for loadNemaha County, Kansas · 8.0S of Centralia · Structure no. 000000000660260
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 66
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 1226 Q-9 over Coal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1226 Q-9 over Coal Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 3 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 1226 Q-9 over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 1226 Q-9 over Coal 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 1226 Q-9 over Coal Creek carry?
About 66 vehicles per day (2008 count).
How long is Rs 1226 Q-9 over Coal Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 1226 Q-9 over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.