US Bridges

102nd RD over Trib. to Plum Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.2W of Burden · Structure no. 000180881806680

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

102nd RD over Trib. to Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 102nd RD over Trib. to Plum Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries102nd RD
CrossesTrib. to Plum Creek
Location1.0N 1.2W of Burden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.33081, -96.77274
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.4 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 102nd RD over Trib. to Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 102nd RD over Trib. to 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 2024.

How much traffic does 102nd RD over Trib. to Plum Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 102nd RD over Trib. to Plum Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 102nd RD over Trib. to Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.