US Bridges

E. 800 Rd. (180) over Trib. to Plum Creek

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 3.0W of Agra · Structure no. 000740625003325

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 800 Rd. (180) over Trib. to Plum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 800 Rd. (180) over Trib. to Plum Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 800 Rd. (180)
CrossesTrib. to Plum Creek
Location3.0W of Agra
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76319, -99.1786
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 E. 800 Rd. (180) over Trib. to Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 800 Rd. (180) over Trib. to Plum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does E. 800 Rd. (180) over Trib. to Plum Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E. 800 Rd. (180) over Trib. to Plum Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E. 800 Rd. (180) over Trib. to Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.