US Bridges

Winterset Rs 1456 over Landon Creek

GoodPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 8.5S 0.2W of Russell · Structure no. 000000000840500

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winterset Rs 1456 over Landon Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Winterset Rs 1456 over Landon Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWinterset Rs 1456
CrossesLandon Creek
Location8.5S 0.2W of Russell
RouteCounty Highway 1456
StateKansas
Coordinates38.74038, -98.88134
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 Winterset Rs 1456 over Landon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winterset Rs 1456 over Landon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Winterset Rs 1456 over Landon Creek carry?

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

How long is Winterset Rs 1456 over Landon Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Winterset Rs 1456 over Landon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.