US Bridges

CR 280 over Hungry Hollow Creek

Good

Rush County, Kansas · 3.5E 0.67S of Liebenthal · Structure no. 000830613004867

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 280 over Hungry Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 280 over Hungry Hollow Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 280
CrossesHungry Hollow Creek
Location3.5E 0.67S of Liebenthal
RouteCounty Highway 8307
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.64442, -99.25431
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 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 CR 280 over Hungry Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 280 over Hungry Hollow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 280 over Hungry Hollow Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 280 over Hungry Hollow Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 280 over Hungry Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.