US Bridges

RD 230 951.5-508.0 over Plumb Creek

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 2.0S 8.0W of Reading · Structure no. 000560951505080

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 230 951.5-508.0 over Plumb Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RD 230 951.5-508.0 over Plumb Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 230 951.5-508.0
CrossesPlumb Creek
Location2.0S 8.0W of Reading
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49219, -96.10381
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 230 951.5-508.0 over Plumb Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 230 951.5-508.0 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 230 951.5-508.0 over Plumb Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD 230 951.5-508.0 over Plumb Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RD 230 951.5-508.0 over Plumb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.