US Bridges

Rs 291 Bsn 280 over Willow Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 1.3E 0.5N of Hamilton · Structure no. 000000000370280

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 291 Bsn 280 over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 291 Bsn 280 over Willow Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 291 Bsn 280
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.3E 0.5N of Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 291
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98702, -96.13922
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length217 ft (66.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2006)
Projected traffic291 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$339,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 291 Bsn 280 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 291 Bsn 280 over Willow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 291 Bsn 280 over Willow Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 291 Bsn 280 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 291 Bsn 280 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.