US Bridges

RD 200 (P.1-200.0) over Plumb Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.0E of Emporia · Structure no. 000560951105140

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 200 (P.1-200.0) over Plumb Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 200 (P.1-200.0) over Plumb Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 200 (P.1-200.0)
CrossesPlumb Creek
Location1.0N 1.0E of Emporia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44844, -96.11447
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2007)
Projected traffic20 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 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 RD 200 (P.1-200.0) over Plumb Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RD 200 (P.1-200.0) 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 200 (P.1-200.0) over Plumb Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD 200 (P.1-200.0) over Plumb Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns RD 200 (P.1-200.0) over Plumb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.