US Bridges

1st Road over Plum Creek

FairPosted for load

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 2.8N 3.6W of Holyrood · Structure no. 000000000270570

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Road over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1st Road over Plum Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 67 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1st Road
CrossesPlum Creek
Location2.8N 3.6W of Holyrood
RouteCounty Highway 1932
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.62784, -98.47995
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic360 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st Road over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is 1st Road over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 1st Road over Plum Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 1st Road over Plum Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Road over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.