US Bridges

Z-24.3 249 over Coon Creek

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Washington County, Kansas · 1.5W 3.5S of Barnes · Structure no. 001010867003463

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Z-24.3 249 over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Z-24.3 249 over Coon Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesZ-24.3 249
CrossesCoon Creek
Location1.5W 3.5S of Barnes
RouteCounty Highway 10135
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.6629, -96.90009
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic48 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 Z-24.3 249 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Z-24.3 249 over 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 Z-24.3 249 over Coon Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Z-24.3 249 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Z-24.3 249 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.