US Bridges

170 Ave (rs 281) over Bow Creek

FairPosted for load

Graham County, Kansas · 8.8N 2.0E of Morland · Structure no. 000000000330070

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

170 Ave (rs 281) over Bow Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 170 Ave (rs 281) over Bow Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries170 Ave (rs 281)
CrossesBow Creek
Location8.8N 2.0E of Morland
RouteCounty Highway 281
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.48452, -100.03133
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2020)
Projected traffic115 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 105 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.