US Bridges

US83 HWY over Plum Creek

Good

Logan County, Kansas · 14.00 MI S US40 · Structure no. 999908300550241

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,558
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US83 HWY over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US83 HWY over Plum Creek in Logan County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,558 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,392 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS83 HWY
CrossesPlum Creek
Location14.00 MI S US40
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91639, -100.85222
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,558 (2023)
Projected traffic5,392 by 2044
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US83 HWY over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US83 HWY over Plum Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US83 HWY over Plum Creek carry?

About 3,558 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is US83 HWY over Plum Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US83 HWY over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.