K-156 HWY over Plum Creek Drng
GoodEllsworth County, Kansas · 7.94 MI NE Barton CO LN · Structure no. 999915600270631
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,168
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-156 HWY over Plum Creek Drng is a concrete culvert carrying K-156 HWY over Plum Creek Drng in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-156 HWY over Plum Creek Drng built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-156 HWY over Plum Creek Drng 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 HWY over Plum Creek Drng carry?
About 3,168 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is K-156 HWY over Plum Creek Drng?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns K-156 HWY over Plum Creek Drng?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.