8th Road over Trib. to Plum Creek
GoodEllsworth County, Kansas · 1.7S 1.7W of Lorraine · Structure no. 000270711005003
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
8th Road over Trib. to Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 8th Road over Trib. to Plum Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 8th Road over Trib. to Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8th Road 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 8th Road over Trib. to Plum Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 8th Road over Trib. to Plum Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 8th Road over Trib. to Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.