Ave T over Plum Creek
GoodPosted for loadEllsworth County, Kansas · 0.5E 0.6N of Holyrood · Structure no. 000000000270290
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave T over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ave T over Plum Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave T over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave T over 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 T over Plum Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ave T over Plum Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ave T over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.