US Bridges

Military Trail Rd. over Plum Creek

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 0.5N 1.5W of St. George · Structure no. 000750913704105

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Trail Rd. over Plum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Military Trail Rd. over Plum Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 5 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Trail Rd.
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.5N 1.5W of St. George
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19618, -96.45013
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2013)
Projected traffic420 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Military Trail Rd. over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Trail Rd. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Military Trail Rd. over Plum Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Military Trail Rd. over Plum Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Military Trail Rd. over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.