Ave K over Trib. to Plum Creek
GoodEllsworth County, Kansas · 2.6N 3.0W of Holyrood · Structure no. 000270697504900
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave K over Trib. to Plum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave K over Trib. to Plum Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 K over Trib. to Plum Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave K 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 K over Trib. to Plum Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave K over Trib. to Plum Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ave K over Trib. to Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.