US Bridges

US281 HWY over Lagoon Drainage

Good

Stafford County, Kansas · 0.57 MI N Pratt Coln · Structure no. 999928100930111

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,529
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US281 HWY over Lagoon Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US281 HWY over Lagoon Drainage in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 73 years old, older 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 1,529 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,019 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS281 HWY
CrossesLagoon Drainage
Location0.57 MI N Pratt Coln
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83222, -98.74722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,529 (2023)
Projected traffic2,019 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US281 HWY over Lagoon Drainage built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US281 HWY over Lagoon Drainage 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US281 HWY over Lagoon Drainage carry?

About 1,529 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US281 HWY over Lagoon Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US281 HWY over Lagoon Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.