US Bridges

M Road over Trib to Plum Creek

Fair

Gove County, Kansas · 6.0S 11.3W of Gove · Structure no. 000320457404560

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M Road over Trib to Plum Creek is a masonry culvert carrying M Road over Trib to Plum Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesM Road
CrossesTrib to Plum Creek
Location6.0S 11.3W of Gove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87366, -100.69781
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 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 traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M Road over Trib to Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is M Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does M Road over Trib to Plum Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is M Road over Trib to Plum Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns M Road over Trib to Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.