US Bridges

Urish Rd. 280 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.3N 2.0E of Auburn · Structure no. 000890987004427

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Urish Rd. 280 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Urish Rd. 280 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUrish Rd. 280
CrossesTrib. to Six Mile Creek
Location3.3N 2.0E of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.96028, -95.7804
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 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 Urish Rd. 280 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Urish Rd. 280 over Trib. to Six Mile 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Urish Rd. 280 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Urish Rd. 280 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Urish Rd. 280 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.