US Bridges

15 Road (rs 876) over Plum Creek

Fair

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 5.8N 1.0E St. Francis · Structure no. 000000000120160

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15 Road (rs 876) over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 15 Road (rs 876) over Plum Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries15 Road (rs 876)
CrossesPlum Creek
Location5.8N 1.0E St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 876
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.85558, -101.78566
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 15 Road (rs 876) over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15 Road (rs 876) over 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 2025.

How much traffic does 15 Road (rs 876) over Plum Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 15 Road (rs 876) over Plum Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns 15 Road (rs 876) over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.