US Bridges

Ave T over Trib. to Plum Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 0.6N 2.4E of Holyrood · Structure no. 000000000270300

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave T over Trib. to Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave T over Trib. to Plum Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAve T
CrossesTrib. to Plum Creek
Location0.6N 2.4E of Holyrood
RouteCounty Highway 242
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59436, -98.37072
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic156 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 T over Trib. to Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave T 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 T over Trib. to Plum Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ave T over Trib. to Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.