US Bridges

Plum Tree Rd. over Buttermilk Creek

Fair

Brown County, Kansas · 3.0E 1.8N of Willis · Structure no. 000071021003342

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum Tree Rd. over Buttermilk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plum Tree Rd. over Buttermilk Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPlum Tree Rd.
CrossesButtermilk Creek
Location3.0E 1.8N of Willis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.75105, -95.4519
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2016)
Projected traffic44 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plum Tree Rd. over Buttermilk Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plum Tree Rd. over Buttermilk 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 Plum Tree Rd. over Buttermilk Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Plum Tree Rd. over Buttermilk Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Plum Tree Rd. over Buttermilk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.