US Bridges

2nd Road over Plum Creek

FairPosted for load

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.7W of Holyrood · Structure no. 000270699004904

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Road over Plum Creek is a concrete slab carrying 2nd Road over Plum Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Road
CrossesPlum Creek
Location2.0N 2.7W of Holyrood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.61806, -98.4619
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Road over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd 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 2nd Road over Plum Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Road over Plum Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Road over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.