US Bridges

Sante Fe RD (126) over Plotner Creek

Poor

Phillips County, Kansas · 1.0S of Phillipsburg · Structure no. 000740607903360

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sante Fe RD (126) over Plotner Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sante Fe RD (126) over Plotner Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesSante Fe RD (126)
CrossesPlotner Creek
Location1.0S of Phillipsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74152, -99.32974
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sante Fe RD (126) over Plotner Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sante Fe RD (126) 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 Sante Fe RD (126) over Plotner Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sante Fe RD (126) over Plotner Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sante Fe RD (126) over Plotner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.