US Bridges

US400 HWY over Plum Creek

Good

Greenwood County, Kansas · 0.59 MI E K-99 · Structure no. 999940000370571

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,443
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US400 HWY over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US400 HWY over Plum Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,443 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,108 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS400 HWY
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.59 MI E K-99
RouteU.S. Route 400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63472, -96.22333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,443 (2023)
Projected traffic5,108 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US400 HWY over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US400 HWY 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US400 HWY over Plum Creek carry?

About 4,443 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US400 HWY over Plum Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US400 HWY over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.