120th St. Rs 51 over Paint Creek
FairPosted for loadBourbon County, Kansas · 3.0S of Redfield · Structure no. 000000000060100
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 136
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
120th St. Rs 51 over Paint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 120th St. Rs 51 over Paint Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 136 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 120th St. Rs 51 over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is 120th St. Rs 51 over Paint 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 120th St. Rs 51 over Paint Creek carry?
About 136 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 120th St. Rs 51 over Paint Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 120th St. Rs 51 over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.