US Bridges

198th St. Rs 45 over Coal Creek Trib.

GoodPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 9.6S 1.0W of Dorrance · Structure no. 000000000840010

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

198th St. Rs 45 over Coal Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying 198th St. Rs 45 over Coal Creek Trib. in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries198th St. Rs 45
CrossesCoal Creek Trib.
Location9.6S 1.0W of Dorrance
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70222, -98.6158
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 198th St. Rs 45 over Coal Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 198th St. Rs 45 over Coal Creek Trib. 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 198th St. Rs 45 over Coal Creek Trib. carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 198th St. Rs 45 over Coal Creek Trib.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 198th St. Rs 45 over Coal Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.