US Bridges

US-281 HWY over Landon Creek

Good

Russell County, Kansas · 5.23 MI N Barton Coln · Structure no. 999928100840631

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,990
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-281 HWY over Landon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-281 HWY over Landon Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,288 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-281 HWY
CrossesLandon Creek
Location5.23 MI N Barton Coln
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateKansas
Coordinates38.77083, -98.85472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,990 (2023)
Projected traffic2,288 by 2044
Trucks24%
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

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 US-281 HWY over Landon Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-281 HWY 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US-281 HWY over Landon Creek carry?

About 1,990 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-281 HWY over Landon Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-281 HWY over Landon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.