700 Road over Plum Creek
PoorPosted for loadWilson County, Kansas · 4.0S 1.5W of Fredonia · Structure no. 001030979506480
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
700 Road over Plum Creek is a concrete slab carrying 700 Road over Plum Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 17 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 700 Road over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is 700 Road 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 700 Road over Plum Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 700 Road over Plum Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns 700 Road over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.