E 173rd ST 45 over Plummer Creek
GoodPosted for loadOsage County, Kansas · 1.5S 3.7W of Overbrook · Structure no. 000701003304720
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E 173rd ST 45 over Plummer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E 173rd ST 45 over Plummer Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E 173rd ST 45 over Plummer Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is E 173rd ST 45 over Plummer 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does E 173rd ST 45 over Plummer Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is E 173rd ST 45 over Plummer Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns E 173rd ST 45 over Plummer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.