US Bridges

Planter Rd. over Trib. to Sand Creek

GoodPosted for load

Coffey County, Kansas · P.0-26.2 · Structure no. 000160999005187

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Planter Rd. over Trib. to Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Planter Rd. over Trib. to Sand Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPlanter Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
LocationP.0-26.2
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40812, -95.6744
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Planter Rd. over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Planter Rd. over Trib. to Sand 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Planter Rd. over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Planter Rd. over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Planter Rd. over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.