US Bridges

Plum Street over Slate Creek

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 7th St. & S. Plum · Structure no. 520500400000003

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum Street over Slate Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Plum Street over Slate Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPlum Street
CrossesSlate Creek
Location7th St. & S. Plum
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.03542, -97.34966
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2017)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plum Street over Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plum Street over Slate 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Plum Street over Slate Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Plum Street over Slate Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Plum Street over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.