US Bridges

280 Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.0E of Gaylord · Structure no. 000920663203540

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

280 Road over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 280 Road over Spring Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries280 Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.0S 1.0E of Gaylord
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.6112, -98.81958
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

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 280 Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 280 Road over Spring 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 280 Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 280 Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 280 Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.