US Bridges

County Road 130 over Plum Creek

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 2.7 MI Nnw of Hq · Structure no. 000064580-00015

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

County Road 130 over Plum Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 130 over Plum Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 90 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 130
CrossesPlum Creek
Location2.7 MI Nnw of Hq
RouteCounty Highway 130
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3475, -95.977
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 130 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is County Road 130 over Plum 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 130 over Plum Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is County Road 130 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 130 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.