US Bridges

Plymouth Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.

Good

Russell County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.0W of Dorrance · Structure no. 000840683304620

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plymouth Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying Plymouth Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPlymouth Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Smoky Hill Riv.
Location1.0S 1.0W of Dorrance
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8276, -98.60928
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plymouth Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plymouth Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Plymouth Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Plymouth Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Plymouth Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.