Z.4-18 Minor over Coal Creek
GoodOttawa County, Kansas · 6.0N of Niles · Structure no. 000720807404300
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Z.4-18 Minor over Coal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Z.4-18 Minor over Coal Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Z.4-18 Minor over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Z.4-18 Minor 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Z.4-18 Minor over Coal Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is Z.4-18 Minor over Coal Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Z.4-18 Minor over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.