US Bridges

N Plum ST over Gvi Ditch

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 4.7N 1.0W K61-US50 Jct. · Structure no. 413500781821157

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Plum ST over Gvi Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying N Plum ST over Gvi Ditch in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,804 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Plum ST
CrossesGvi Ditch
Location4.7N 1.0W K61-US50 Jct.
RouteCity Street 1821
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09722, -97.92206
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2015)
Projected traffic6,804 by 2046
Trucks16%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N Plum ST over Gvi Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Plum ST over Gvi Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does N Plum ST over Gvi Ditch carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is N Plum ST over Gvi Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N Plum ST over Gvi Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.