US Bridges

Cty Rd. 210 over Plumb Creek

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 2.0W of Lang · Structure no. 000000000560590

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty Rd. 210 over Plumb Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cty Rd. 210 over Plumb Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 206 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCty Rd. 210
CrossesPlumb Creek
Location2.0W of Lang
RouteCounty Highway 1202
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46303, -96.11511
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cty Rd. 210 over Plumb Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty Rd. 210 over Plumb Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cty Rd. 210 over Plumb Creek carry?

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

How long is Cty Rd. 210 over Plumb Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cty Rd. 210 over Plumb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.