US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Hickory Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 0.9S 10.5W of Hillsdale · Structure no. 000611067004849

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Hickory Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesHickory Creek
Location0.9S 10.5W of Hillsdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65303, -95.04684
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2011)
Projected traffic110 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Hickory 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over Hickory Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.