US Bridges

US54 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage

Good

Woodson County, Kansas · 10.29 MI E US75 · Structure no. 999905401040121

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US54 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 83 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 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 92 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS54 HWY
CrossesPlum Creek Drainage
Location10.29 MI E US75
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.915, -95.56528
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed—
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 Drainage built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US54 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage 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 Drainage carry?

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

How long is US54 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US54 HWY over Plum Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.