US Bridges

Pflumm Rd. NB over Tomahawk Ck

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 420 Ft N of 143rd · Structure no. 521950460000029

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pflumm Rd. NB over Tomahawk Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pflumm Rd. NB over Tomahawk Ck in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesPflumm Rd. NB
CrossesTomahawk Ck
Location420 Ft N of 143rd
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87028, -94.74223
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2014)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pflumm Rd. NB over Tomahawk Ck built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pflumm Rd. NB over Tomahawk Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pflumm Rd. NB over Tomahawk Ck carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pflumm Rd. NB over Tomahawk Ck?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pflumm Rd. NB over Tomahawk Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.