US Bridges

150th St. over Trib. to Plum Creek

Fair

Brown County, Kansas · 4.5W 2.5S of Powhattan · Structure no. 000070991503380

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

150th St. over Trib. to Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 150th St. over Trib. to Plum Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries150th St.
CrossesTrib. to Plum Creek
Location4.5W 2.5S of Powhattan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.72565, -95.7236
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 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 traffic15 (2016)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 150th St. over Trib. to Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 150th St. over Trib. to Plum 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 150th St. over Trib. to Plum Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 150th St. over Trib. to Plum Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 150th St. over Trib. to Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.