US Bridges

Plum Creek RD over Middle Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 1.6S of Beagle · Structure no. 00000000061B220

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,285
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum Creek RD over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Plum Creek RD over Middle Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,285 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,973 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPlum Creek RD
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1.6S of Beagle
RouteCounty Highway 399
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39523, -94.95499
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.2 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 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 traffic1,285 (2011)
Projected traffic1,973 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plum Creek RD over Middle 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Plum Creek RD over Middle Creek carry?

About 1,285 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Plum Creek RD over Middle Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Plum Creek RD over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.