US Bridges

281 Bypass over 11th. St. Drainage Dtch.

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 800 Ft. N. of 10th. St. · Structure no. 410900051617001

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,970
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

281 Bypass over 11th. St. Drainage Dtch. is a concrete culvert carrying 281 Bypass over 11th. St. Drainage Dtch. in Barton 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 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 3,970 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,707 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long.

Location

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Carries281 Bypass
Crosses11th. St. Drainage Dtch.
Location800 Ft. N. of 10th. St.
RouteCity Street 1617
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36375, -98.75294
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,970 (2022)
Projected traffic4,707 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 281 Bypass over 11th. St. Drainage Dtch. built?

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

What condition is 281 Bypass over 11th. St. Drainage Dtch. 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 2023.

How much traffic does 281 Bypass over 11th. St. Drainage Dtch. carry?

About 3,970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 281 Bypass over 11th. St. Drainage Dtch.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 281 Bypass over 11th. St. Drainage Dtch.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.