US Bridges

Planter Rd. over Trib. to Long Creek

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · P.0-23.3 · Structure no. 000160999005247

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Planter Rd. over Trib. to Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Planter Rd. over Trib. to Long Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPlanter Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Long Creek
LocationP.0-23.3
RouteCounty Highway 1613
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36581, -95.67441
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Long Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.