7th Rd. over Trib. to Plum Creek
GoodRice County, Kansas · 1.4E 1.4S of Bushton · Structure no. 000800709005081
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
7th Rd. over Trib. to Plum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7th Rd. over Trib. to Plum Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 7th Rd. over Trib. to Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is 7th Rd. over Trib. to Plum 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 7th Rd. over Trib. to Plum Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 7th Rd. over Trib. to Plum Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 7th Rd. over Trib. to Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.