US Bridges

Michaelis Rd. over Coal Creek

GoodPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 9.0S 2.0E of Dorrance · Structure no. 000840689604780

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michaelis Rd. over Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Michaelis Rd. over Coal Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMichaelis Rd.
CrossesCoal Creek
Location9.0S 2.0E of Dorrance
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.71096, -98.54999
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Michaelis Rd. over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michaelis Rd. 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 Michaelis Rd. over Coal Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Michaelis Rd. over Coal Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Michaelis Rd. over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.