US Bridges

Rs 1336 | Plum RD over Cheyenne Creek

FairPosted for load

Cloud County, Kansas · 3.2W 4.0S of Jamestown · Structure no. 000000000150480

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1336 | Plum RD over Cheyenne Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1336 | Plum RD over Cheyenne Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1336 | Plum RD
CrossesCheyenne Creek
Location3.2W 4.0S of Jamestown
RouteCounty Highway 1336
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.53921, -97.91461
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.1 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 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 traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1336 | Plum RD over Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1336 | Plum RD over Cheyenne 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1336 | Plum RD over Cheyenne Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1336 | Plum RD over Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1336 | Plum RD over Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.