Decatur Road over Plum Creek
FairWilson County, Kansas · 5.7S 4.0W of Fredonia · Structure no. 000000001030150
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Decatur Road over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Decatur Road over Plum Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Decatur Road over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Decatur Road 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Decatur Road over Plum Creek carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Decatur Road over Plum Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Decatur Road over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.