US Bridges

Ave Q over Trib. to Plum Creek

Good

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 1.4W 3.6N of Holyrood · Structure no. 000000000270020

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave Q over Trib. to Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave Q over Trib. to Plum Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAve Q
CrossesTrib. to Plum Creek
Location1.4W 3.6N of Holyrood
RouteCounty Highway 46
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63792, -98.43666
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic72 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 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 Ave Q over Trib. to Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave Q over Trib. to Plum 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ave Q over Trib. to Plum Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave Q over Trib. to Plum Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ave Q over Trib. to Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.