US Bridges

202 Road over Trib. Coal Creek

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 8.0S 3.0E of Dorrance · Structure no. 000840691004749

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

202 Road over Trib. Coal Creek is a masonry culvert carrying 202 Road over Trib. Coal Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries202 Road
CrossesTrib. Coal Creek
Location8.0S 3.0E of Dorrance
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72736, -98.54245
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic40 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 202 Road over Trib. Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is 202 Road over Trib. 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 202 Road over Trib. Coal Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 202 Road over Trib. Coal Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 202 Road over Trib. Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.