US Bridges

Pflumm RD over Coffee Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.2N 4.0E of Bonita · Structure no. 000000000460280

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pflumm RD over Coffee Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pflumm RD over Coffee Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPflumm RD
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location1.2N 4.0E of Bonita
RouteCounty Highway 1353
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.83017, -94.7425
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.3 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pflumm RD over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pflumm RD over Coffee 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 Pflumm RD over Coffee Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pflumm RD over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pflumm RD over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.