RD 20 over Plum Creek
GoodPosted for loadNess County, Kansas · 11.0S 2.0E of Beeler · Structure no. 000000000680090
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 20 over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying RD 20 over Plum Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 20 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD 20 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does RD 20 over Plum Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RD 20 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns RD 20 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.