US Bridges

CO15-0.25 Rs 1124 over Ross Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 0.2N 0.2W of Coyville · Structure no. 000000001030240

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO15-0.25 Rs 1124 over Ross Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO15-0.25 Rs 1124 over Ross Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO15-0.25 Rs 1124
CrossesRoss Creek
Location0.2N 0.2W of Coyville
RouteCounty Highway 1124
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69204, -95.89783
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2013)
Projected traffic270 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$410,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO15-0.25 Rs 1124 over Ross Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO15-0.25 Rs 1124 over Ross 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO15-0.25 Rs 1124 over Ross Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CO15-0.25 Rs 1124 over Ross Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO15-0.25 Rs 1124 over Ross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.