Plains Rd (rs 272) over Sixmile Gulch
Logan County, Kansas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Plains Rd (rs 272) over Sixmile Gulch in Logan County, Kansas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 40 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 20 of the 55 inventoried bridges in Logan County rated fair (36.4%); 2 (3.6%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 107 ft |
| Location | 0.5N 6.1E Russell Springs |
| NBI structure number | 000000000550008 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Logan County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I70 Hwy WB over UP Railroad | 1965 | 5,600 | Good |
| I70 Hwy EB over UP Railroad | 1965 | 5,600 | Good |
| US83 Hwy over Plum Creek | 1982 | 3,558 | Good |
| US-83 Hwy over Smoky Hill River | 1995 | 3,558 | Good |
| US-83 Hwy over Smoky Hill River Drain | 1996 | 3,558 | Good |
| US-83 Hiway over Hackberry CR N Br | 1998 | 3,520 | Good |
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