US Bridges

SE 120 Ave over Creek

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 2.8S 1.0E of Ellinwood · Structure no. 000050689005328

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 120 Ave over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE 120 Ave over Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 120 Ave
CrossesCreek
Location2.8S 1.0E of Ellinwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.30796, -98.55376
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 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 SE 120 Ave over Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 120 Ave over 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 SE 120 Ave over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 120 Ave over Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SE 120 Ave over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.