US Bridges

RD F over Trib. to Plum Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 11.0S 3.0E of Beeler · Structure no. 000000000680180

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD F over Trib. to Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RD F over Trib. to Plum Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD F
CrossesTrib. to Plum Creek
Location11.0S 3.0E of Beeler
RouteCounty Highway 283
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28497, -100.13405
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$430,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD F over Trib. to Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD F over Trib. to Plum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does RD F over Trib. to Plum Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD F over Trib. to Plum Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD F over Trib. to Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.