US Bridges

SW 120 RD over Trib. to Neosho Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 1.2N 5.2W of Melrose · Structure no. 000000000110270

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 120 RD over Trib. to Neosho Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 120 RD over Trib. to Neosho Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 120 RD
CrossesTrib. to Neosho Creek
Location1.2N 5.2W of Melrose
RouteCounty Highway 1165
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05034, -95.05434
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 SW 120 RD over Trib. to Neosho Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 120 RD over Trib. to Neosho 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SW 120 RD over Trib. to Neosho Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 120 RD over Trib. to Neosho Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SW 120 RD over Trib. to Neosho Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.