US Bridges

282nd RD over Spring Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · W. Outskirts of Otto · Structure no. 000000000180120

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

282nd RD over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 282nd RD over Spring Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries282nd RD
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationW. Outskirts of Otto
RouteCounty Highway 157
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.07064, -96.71756
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic85 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 282nd RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is 282nd RD over Spring 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 282nd RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 282nd RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 282nd RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.