Ave. E over Plum Creek
PoorPosted for loadRice County, Kansas · 1.6E 3.4S of Bushton · Structure no. 000800709305120
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 117 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave. E over Plum Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave. E over Plum Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave. E over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave. E over Plum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Ave. E over Plum Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ave. E over Plum Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Ave. E over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.