US Bridges

Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Trib. to Sand Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 14.3N of Hutchinson · Structure no. 000000000590235

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Trib. to Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Trib. to 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 465 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRs 443 Plum Ave.
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location14.3N of Hutchinson
RouteCounty Highway 443
StateKansas
Coordinates38.26498, -97.92486
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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$108,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Trib. to Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.