US Bridges

43rd Ave over Peace Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 2.0W 9.0N of Plevna · Structure no. 000780709805620

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

43rd Ave over Peace Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 43rd Ave over Peace Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries43rd Ave
CrossesPeace Creek
Location2.0W 9.0N of Plevna
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.10079, -98.34809
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2021)
Projected traffic4 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 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 43rd Ave over Peace Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43rd Ave over Peace 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 2024.

How much traffic does 43rd Ave over Peace Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 43rd Ave over Peace Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 43rd Ave over Peace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.