US Bridges

US281 HWY over Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 0.73MI N Ejct K18 · Structure no. 999928100840461

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US281 HWY over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US281 HWY over Coon Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 825 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,007 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS281 HWY
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.73MI N Ejct K18
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12861, -98.69444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2023)
Projected traffic1,007 by 2044
Trucks24%
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

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 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US281 HWY over Coon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US281 HWY over Coon Creek carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US281 HWY over Coon Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US281 HWY over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.