US Bridges

Ave. B over Plum Creek

Fair

Rice County, Kansas · 1.4E 0.4S of Bushton · Structure no. 000800707905060

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. B over Plum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave. B 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve. B
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.4E 0.4S of Bushton
RouteCounty Highway 8022
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50718, -98.37115
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic155 by 2044
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 Ave. B over Plum Creek built?

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

What condition is Ave. B 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. B over Plum Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave. B over Plum Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ave. B over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.