US Bridges

M Road (rs 250) over Trib. to Plum Creek

FairPosted for load

Gove County, Kansas · 6.0S 9.0W of Gove · Structure no. 000000000320040

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M Road (rs 250) over Trib. to Plum Creek is a masonry culvert carrying M Road (rs 250) over Trib. to Plum Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesM Road (rs 250)
CrossesTrib. to Plum Creek
Location6.0S 9.0W of Gove
RouteCounty Highway 250
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87361, -100.65605
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M Road (rs 250) over Trib. to Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is M Road (rs 250) over Trib. to 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does M Road (rs 250) over Trib. to Plum Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is M Road (rs 250) over Trib. to Plum Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns M Road (rs 250) over Trib. to Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.