US Bridges

78 Road (rs 895) over Plum Creek

Good

Gove County, Kansas · 3.4N 2.6E of Quinter · Structure no. 00000000032B280

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

78 Road (rs 895) over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 78 Road (rs 895) over Plum Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries78 Road (rs 895)
CrossesPlum Creek
Location3.4N 2.6E of Quinter
RouteCounty Highway 895
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11738, -100.18521
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 78 Road (rs 895) over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 78 Road (rs 895) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 78 Road (rs 895) over Plum Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 78 Road (rs 895) over Plum Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 78 Road (rs 895) over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.