Rs 144 | 280th RD over Elk Creek
GoodCloud County, Kansas · 1.4N of Clyde · Structure no. 000000000150270
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 144 | 280th RD over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 144 | 280th RD over Elk Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 144 | 280th RD over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 144 | 280th RD over Elk 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Rs 144 | 280th RD over Elk Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rs 144 | 280th RD over Elk Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 144 | 280th RD over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.