US Bridges

D3W over Plum Creek

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Mitchell County, Kansas · 3.0N 2.3E of Beloit · Structure no. 000620741303660

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D3W over Plum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying D3W over Plum Creek in Mitchell 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesD3W
CrossesPlum Creek
Location3.0N 2.3E of Beloit
RouteCounty Highway 6214
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52444, -98.0725
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2002)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 D3W over Plum Creek built?

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

What condition is D3W over Plum 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does D3W over Plum Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is D3W over Plum Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns D3W over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.