US Bridges

Rs 1456 182nd St. over Landon Creek

PoorPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 11.0S 2.0W of Russell · Structure no. 000000000840470

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1456 182nd St. over Landon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1456 182nd St. over Landon Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 1456 182nd St.
CrossesLandon Creek
Location11.0S 2.0W of Russell
RouteCounty Highway 1456
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70059, -98.91258
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic185 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1456 182nd St. over Landon Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1456 182nd St. over Landon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1456 182nd St. over Landon Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1456 182nd St. over Landon Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1456 182nd St. over Landon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.