US Bridges

Rs 578 BB-26.3 over Trib. to Coon Creek

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 5.3S 0.5E of Barnes · Structure no. 000000001010130

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 578 BB-26.3 over Trib. to Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 578 BB-26.3 over Trib. to Coon Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 578 BB-26.3
CrossesTrib. to Coon Creek
Location5.3S 0.5E of Barnes
RouteCounty Highway 578
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63457, -96.86325
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2016)
Projected traffic112 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 578 BB-26.3 over Trib. to Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 578 BB-26.3 over Trib. to Coon 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 578 BB-26.3 over Trib. to Coon Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Rs 578 BB-26.3 over Trib. to Coon Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 578 BB-26.3 over Trib. to Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.