US281 Hwy over Kirwin Main Canal
Smith County, Kansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US281 Hwy over Kirwin Main Canal in Smith County, Kansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,117 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 90 of the 281 inventoried bridges in Smith County rated good (32.0%); 32 (11.4%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 25 ft |
| Location | 5.31MI NW Osborne Co Line |
| NBI structure number | 999928100920251 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Smith County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US36 Hwy over Middle Beaver Creek Drg | 1952 | 2,171 | Good |
| US36 Hwy over East Beaver Creek Drg | 1952 | 2,171 | Fair |
| US-36 Hwy over Middle Beaver Creek | 1994 | 2,171 | Good |
| US-36 Hwy over East Beaver Creek | 1994 | 2,171 | Good |
| US36 Hwy over Cedar Creek Drainage | 1963 | 2,031 | Good |
| US36 Hwy over Cedar Creek | 1963 | 2,031 | Good |
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