US Bridges

W. Mohawk RD (115) over Plotner Creek

PoorPosted for load

Phillips County, Kansas · 4.0N 1.5W of Phillipsburg · Structure no. 000740605203240

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Mohawk RD (115) over Plotner Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Mohawk RD (115) over Plotner Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Mohawk RD (115)
CrossesPlotner Creek
Location4.0N 1.5W of Phillipsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82833, -99.36111
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 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 traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Mohawk RD (115) over Plotner Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Mohawk RD (115) over Plotner 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W. Mohawk RD (115) over Plotner Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Mohawk RD (115) over Plotner Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns W. Mohawk RD (115) over Plotner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.