US Bridges

Plum St. over East Side Drain

Good

Reno County, Kansas · Plum St. @ Cherokee · Structure no. 413500781821E10

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,660
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum St. over East Side Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Plum St. over East Side Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8,660 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,342 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long.

CarriesPlum St.
CrossesEast Side Drain
LocationPlum St. @ Cherokee
RouteCity Street 1821
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08843, -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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,660 (2015)
Projected traffic12,342 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$266,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plum St. over East Side Drain built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plum St. over East Side Drain 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 St. over East Side Drain carry?

About 8,660 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Plum St. over East Side Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Plum St. over East Side Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.