US Bridges

Lincoln Rd. over Coal Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 4.0S 5.5E of Dorrance · Structure no. 000840695704669

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Rd. over Coal Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lincoln Rd. over Coal Creek in Russell 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Rd.
CrossesCoal Creek
Location4.0S 5.5E of Dorrance
RouteCounty Highway 8408
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78581, -98.48867
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Lincoln Rd. over Coal Creek built?

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

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lincoln Rd. over Coal Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Rd. over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.