Plains Rd (rs 272) over Trib to Smoky Hill River
Logan County, Kansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Plains Rd (rs 272) over Trib to Smoky Hill River in Logan County, Kansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1954, making it 71 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 33 of the 55 inventoried bridges in Logan County rated good (60.0%); 2 (3.6%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 20 ft |
| Location | 0.5N 7.0E Russell Springs |
| NBI structure number | 000000000550009 |
| Condition class | Good |
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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