US Bridges

RD 190 (M.9-21.0) over Plumb Creek

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 8.5W 6.0S of Reading · Structure no. 000560949905160

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 190 (M.9-21.0) over Plumb Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 190 (M.9-21.0) over Plumb Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 190 (M.9-21.0)
CrossesPlumb Creek
Location8.5W 6.0S of Reading
RouteCounty Highway 5614
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.43278, -96.11744
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2007)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 190 (M.9-21.0) over Plumb Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 190 (M.9-21.0) 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 RD 190 (M.9-21.0) over Plumb Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD 190 (M.9-21.0) over Plumb Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RD 190 (M.9-21.0) over Plumb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.