US Bridges

Plum Creek RD over Mcfadden Branch Plum CR

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 2.0N of Osawatomie · Structure no. 000000000610295

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum Creek RD over Mcfadden Branch Plum CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Plum Creek RD over Mcfadden Branch Plum CR in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 203 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPlum Creek RD
CrossesMcfadden Branch Plum CR
Location2.0N of Osawatomie
RouteCounty Highway 456
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53789, -94.95521
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 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 traffic203 (2011)
Projected traffic206 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Plum Creek RD over Mcfadden Branch Plum CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plum Creek RD over Mcfadden Branch Plum CR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Plum Creek RD over Mcfadden Branch Plum CR carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Plum Creek RD over Mcfadden Branch Plum CR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Plum Creek RD over Mcfadden Branch Plum CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.