US Bridges

Plum Tree Rd. over Unnamed Stream

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 3.6E 3.9N of Hiawatha · Structure no. 000071021003141

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum Tree Rd. over Unnamed Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Plum Tree Rd. over Unnamed Stream in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPlum Tree Rd.
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location3.6E 3.9N of Hiawatha
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.89949, -95.4519
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2016)
Projected traffic50 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plum Tree Rd. over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 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 45 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Plum Tree Rd. over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Plum Tree Rd. over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.