US Bridges

NW 120 Ave over Trib. to Blood Creek

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 2.0W 2.5S of Galatia · Structure no. 000050641004928

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 120 Ave over Trib. to Blood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 120 Ave over Trib. to Blood Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 120 Ave
CrossesTrib. to Blood Creek
Location2.0W 2.5S of Galatia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59819, -98.99689
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 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 NW 120 Ave over Trib. to Blood Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 120 Ave over Trib. to Blood 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NW 120 Ave over Trib. to Blood Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 120 Ave over Trib. to Blood Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns NW 120 Ave over Trib. to Blood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.