US Bridges

US-281 HWY over Boswell Creek

Good

Russell County, Kansas · 8.76MI N JCT US40 Bs · Structure no. 999928100840711

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
652
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-281 HWY over Boswell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-281 HWY over Boswell Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 652 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 679 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesUS-281 HWY
CrossesBoswell Creek
Location8.76MI N JCT US40 Bs
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01139, -98.85389
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2023)
Projected traffic679 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Boswell Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-281 HWY over Boswell 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 February 2025.

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

About 652 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US-281 HWY over Boswell Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US-281 HWY over Boswell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.