US Bridges

Rd. 210 Rs 1202 over Trib. to Plumb Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 4.0N 2.9E of Emporia · Structure no. 000000000560589

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. 210 Rs 1202 over Trib. to Plumb Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rd. 210 Rs 1202 over Trib. to Plumb Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 206 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRd. 210 Rs 1202
CrossesTrib. to Plumb Creek
Location4.0N 2.9E of Emporia
RouteCounty Highway 1202
StateKansas
Coordinates38.463, -96.11708
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2007)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. 210 Rs 1202 over Trib. to Plumb Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. 210 Rs 1202 over Trib. to Plumb 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rd. 210 Rs 1202 over Trib. to Plumb Creek carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rd. 210 Rs 1202 over Trib. to Plumb Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. 210 Rs 1202 over Trib. to Plumb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.