K23 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage
GoodGove County, Kansas · 6.15MI N Lane CO Line · Structure no. 999902300320231
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 687
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K23 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K23 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,062 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 K23 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is K23 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage 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 K23 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage carry?
About 687 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is K23 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns K23 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.