US Bridges

US54 HWY over Plum Creek

Good

Woodson County, Kansas · 8.98 MI E US75 · Structure no. 999905401040111

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 HWY over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US54 HWY over Plum Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,467 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS54 HWY
CrossesPlum Creek
Location8.98 MI E US75
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91028, -95.58972
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,370 (2023)
Projected traffic2,467 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US54 HWY over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54 HWY over Plum Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US54 HWY over Plum Creek carry?

About 2,370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US54 HWY over Plum Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US54 HWY over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.