Rs 65 280th St. over Trib. to Terrapin Creek
FairPosted for loadBrown County, Kansas · 0.4E of Hamlin · Structure no. 000000000070026
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 65 280th St. over Trib. to Terrapin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 65 280th St. over Trib. to Terrapin Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 85 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 65 280th St. over Trib. to Terrapin Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Rs 65 280th St. over Trib. to Terrapin 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 65 280th St. over Trib. to Terrapin Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rs 65 280th St. over Trib. to Terrapin Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 65 280th St. over Trib. to Terrapin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.