US Bridges

Godlove Road over Plum Creek

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.0E of Westmoreland · Structure no. 000000000750580

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Godlove Road over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Godlove Road over Plum Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGodlove Road
CrossesPlum Creek
Location3.0N 1.0E of Westmoreland
RouteCounty Highway 1464
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.43585, -96.39124
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2013)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Godlove Road over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Godlove Road over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Godlove Road over Plum Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Godlove Road over Plum Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Godlove Road over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.