K-156 Highway over Plum Creek
GoodEllsworth County, Kansas · 5.55 MI NE Barton Coln · Structure no. 999915600270621
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,168
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-156 Highway over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-156 Highway over Plum Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,168 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,352 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-156 Highway over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-156 Highway over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does K-156 Highway over Plum Creek carry?
About 3,168 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is K-156 Highway over Plum Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns K-156 Highway over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.