US Bridges

Winterset Rd. over Trib. to Coal Creek

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 2.5E 7.0S of Dorrance · Structure no. 000840689904740

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winterset Rd. over Trib. to Coal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winterset Rd. over Trib. to Coal Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWinterset Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Coal Creek
Location2.5E 7.0S of Dorrance
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.74026, -98.54172
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2020)
Projected traffic8 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winterset Rd. over Trib. to Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winterset Rd. over Trib. to Coal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Winterset Rd. over Trib. to Coal Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Winterset Rd. over Trib. to Coal Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Winterset Rd. over Trib. to Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.