US Bridges

16 Road (rs 115) over Plum Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 4.9N 2.2E St. Francis · Structure no. 000000000120030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

16 Road (rs 115) over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 16 Road (rs 115) over Plum Creek in Cheyenne 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries16 Road (rs 115)
CrossesPlum Creek
Location4.9N 2.2E St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84169, -101.76372
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 16 Road (rs 115) over Plum Creek built?

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

What condition is 16 Road (rs 115) over Plum Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does 16 Road (rs 115) over Plum Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 16 Road (rs 115) over Plum Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 16 Road (rs 115) over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.