US Bridges

Rs 438 280th Ave over Cocklebur Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 9.0N of Rozel · Structure no. 000000000730100

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 438 280th Ave over Cocklebur Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 438 280th Ave over Cocklebur Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 438 280th Ave
CrossesCocklebur Creek
Location9.0N of Rozel
RouteCounty Highway 438
StateKansas
Coordinates38.32184, -99.39972
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 438 280th Ave over Cocklebur Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 438 280th Ave over Cocklebur 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 438 280th Ave over Cocklebur Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 438 280th Ave over Cocklebur Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 438 280th Ave over Cocklebur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.