US Bridges

Hartwich Road over Coal Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.0S 8.5E of Westmoreland · Structure no. 000000000750240

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartwich Road over Coal Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hartwich Road over Coal Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHartwich Road
CrossesCoal Creek
Location1.0S 8.5E of Westmoreland
RouteCounty Highway 543
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3768, -96.25177
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2013)
Projected traffic228 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 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 Hartwich Road over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartwich Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hartwich Road over Coal Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Hartwich Road over Coal Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hartwich Road over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.