US Bridges

Ave. F | Rs 984 over Plum Creek

Fair

Rice County, Kansas · 4.0S 1.7E of Bushton · Structure no. 000000000800450

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. F | Rs 984 over Plum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave. F | Rs 984 over Plum Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve. F | Rs 984
CrossesPlum Creek
Location4.0S 1.7E of Bushton
RouteCounty Highway 984
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44922, -98.3653
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
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Ave. F | Rs 984 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. F | Rs 984 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ave. F | Rs 984 over Plum Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave. F | Rs 984 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ave. F | Rs 984 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.