US Bridges

NE 120 Ave over Little Cheyenne Creek

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.0E of Ellinwood · Structure no. 000050689005200

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
107 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 120 Ave over Little Cheyenne Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 120 Ave over Little Cheyenne Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 120 Ave
CrossesLittle Cheyenne Creek
Location3.0N 1.0E of Ellinwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40469, -98.55434
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.9 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic48 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 NE 120 Ave over Little Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 120 Ave over Little Cheyenne Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does NE 120 Ave over Little Cheyenne Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 120 Ave over Little Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NE 120 Ave over Little Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.