US Bridges

Rs 5037 Violet RD over Branch Plum Creek

Fair

Woodson County, Kansas · 041 2.0W 1.8S of Piqua · Structure no. 000000001040041

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 5037 Violet RD over Branch Plum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 5037 Violet RD over Branch Plum Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 5037 Violet RD
CrossesBranch Plum Creek
Location041 2.0W 1.8S of Piqua
RouteCounty Highway 5037
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89747, -95.57428
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2019)
Projected traffic144 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 5037 Violet RD over Branch Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 5037 Violet RD over Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 5037 Violet RD over Branch Plum Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 5037 Violet RD over Branch Plum Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 5037 Violet RD over Branch Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.