US Bridges

Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Sand Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 14.0N of Hutchinson · Structure no. 000000000590230

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Sand Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 465 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 443 Plum Ave.
CrossesSand Creek
Location14.0N of Hutchinson
RouteCounty Highway 443
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.25997, -97.92305
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Sand 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Sand Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Sand Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.