282nd RD over Negro Creek
FairPosted for loadCowley County, Kansas · 2.2W 1.0N Arkansas City · Structure no. 000180845907040
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
282nd RD over Negro Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 282nd RD over Negro Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 282nd RD over Negro Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is 282nd RD over Negro 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 Negro Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 282nd RD over Negro Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 282nd RD over Negro Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.