US Bridges

170 Ave (rs 281) over Youngs Creek

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 2.0E 3.3N of Morland · Structure no. 000000000330060

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

170 Ave (rs 281) over Youngs Creek is a concrete slab carrying 170 Ave (rs 281) over Youngs Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries170 Ave (rs 281)
CrossesYoungs Creek
Location2.0E 3.3N of Morland
RouteCounty Highway 281
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39788, -100.03157
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 170 Ave (rs 281) over Youngs Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is 170 Ave (rs 281) over Youngs 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 170 Ave (rs 281) over Youngs Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 170 Ave (rs 281) over Youngs Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 170 Ave (rs 281) over Youngs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.