US Bridges

C4W1 over Plum Creek

FairPosted for load

Mitchell County, Kansas · 2.0E 5.5N of Beloit · Structure no. 000620741403641

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C4W1 over Plum Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying C4W1 over Plum Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 97 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC4W1
CrossesPlum Creek
Location2.0E 5.5N of Beloit
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.53786, -98.07172
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2002)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C4W1 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is C4W1 over Plum 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does C4W1 over Plum Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is C4W1 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C4W1 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.