US281 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek
GoodStafford County, Kansas · 6.73 MI N US50 · Structure no. 999928100930171
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 444 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,409
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US281 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US281 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 2,409 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,609 by 2044. The structure is 444 ft (135.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US281 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US281 HWY over Rattlesnake 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US281 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek carry?
About 2,409 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US281 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek?
The structure is 444 ft (135.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US281 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.