US Bridges

US281 HWY over Coon Creek Drainage

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 4.33MI N Russell CO Line · Structure no. 999928100710281

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
548
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US281 HWY over Coon Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US281 HWY over Coon Creek Drainage in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 548 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS281 HWY
CrossesCoon Creek Drainage
Location4.33MI N Russell CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19583, -98.69444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2023)
Projected traffic559 by 2044
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US281 HWY over Coon Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US281 HWY over Coon Creek Drainage 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US281 HWY over Coon Creek Drainage carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is US281 HWY over Coon Creek Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US281 HWY over Coon Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.