US Bridges

Pflumm Road over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 3.2N 1.0E of Chiles · Structure no. 000611099004748

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pflumm Road over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pflumm Road over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPflumm Road
CrossesTrib. to Ten Mile Creek
Location3.2N 1.0E of Chiles
RouteCounty Highway 6111
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72569, -94.74175
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2011)
Projected traffic43 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 Pflumm Road over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pflumm Road over Trib. to Ten Mile 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pflumm Road over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pflumm Road over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pflumm Road over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.