US Bridges

Pflumm Rd. over Wolf Creek Branch

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 1800 N of 191st ST · Structure no. 521950460000390

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pflumm Rd. over Wolf Creek Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pflumm Rd. over Wolf Creek Branch in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPflumm Rd.
CrossesWolf Creek Branch
Location1800 N of 191st ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78651, -94.74213
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
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

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. over Wolf Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Pflumm Rd. over Wolf Creek Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pflumm Rd. over Wolf Creek Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pflumm Rd. over Wolf Creek Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pflumm Rd. over Wolf Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.