US Bridges

(rd X) Rd.Os 17 over Plum Creek

FairPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 11.0N 8.9W of Jetmore · Structure no. 000420523105420

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

(rd X) Rd.Os 17 over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying (rd X) Rd.Os 17 over Plum Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries(rd X) Rd.Os 17
CrossesPlum Creek
Location11.0N 8.9W of Jetmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.24719, -100.06192
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was (rd X) Rd.Os 17 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is (rd X) Rd.Os 17 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does (rd X) Rd.Os 17 over Plum Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is (rd X) Rd.Os 17 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns (rd X) Rd.Os 17 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.