US Bridges

Pflumm Road over Little Mill Creek Trib.

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 350 So. Blackfish Park · Structure no. 526350460000035

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pflumm Road over Little Mill Creek Trib. is a steel culvert carrying Pflumm Road over Little Mill Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPflumm Road
CrossesLittle Mill Creek Trib.
Location350 So. Blackfish Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9945, -94.74241
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2024)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$190,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pflumm Road over Little Mill Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pflumm Road over Little Mill Creek Trib. 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pflumm Road over Little Mill Creek Trib. carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pflumm Road over Little Mill Creek Trib.?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Pflumm Road over Little Mill Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.