U-281 HWY over Lindley Creek
GoodSmith County, Kansas · 0.013MI W on Osborne Coln · Structure no. 999928100920541
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,117
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U-281 HWY over Lindley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying U-281 HWY over Lindley Creek in Smith 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 1,117 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,234 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U-281 HWY over Lindley Creek built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is U-281 HWY over Lindley 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 U-281 HWY over Lindley Creek carry?
About 1,117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is U-281 HWY over Lindley Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns U-281 HWY over Lindley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.