US Bridges

D Road over Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 3.0W 2.0S of Garfield · Structure no. 000730605905700

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D Road over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying D Road over Coon Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesD Road
CrossesCoon Creek
Location3.0W 2.0S of Garfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04387, -99.29653
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2014)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 D Road over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is D Road over Coon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does D Road over Coon Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is D Road over Coon Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns D Road over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.