US Bridges

Plum Tree Rd. over Unnamed Stream

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 5.8E 0.7S of Reserve · Structure no. 000071021003047

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum Tree Rd. over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Plum Tree Rd. over Unnamed Stream in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPlum Tree Rd.
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location5.8E 0.7S of Reserve
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.96232, -95.45189
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic55 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plum Tree Rd. over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plum Tree Rd. over Unnamed Stream 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Plum Tree Rd. over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Plum Tree Rd. over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Plum Tree Rd. over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.