US Bridges

Plum Street over Cow Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · Plum St. over Cow Creek · Structure no. 413500781821C15

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,715
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum Street over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Plum Street over Cow Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,715 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPlum Street
CrossesCow Creek
LocationPlum St. over Cow Creek
RouteCity Street 1821
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04614, -97.92246
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,715 (2015)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Plum Street over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plum Street over Cow Creek 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 Plum Street over Cow Creek carry?

About 3,715 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Plum Street over Cow Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Plum Street over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.