US Bridges

NW 20th over Trib to Little Cherry Ck

GoodPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 4.9S of Carona · Structure no. 000000000110340

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 20th over Trib to Little Cherry Ck is a concrete culvert carrying NW 20th over Trib to Little Cherry Ck in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 20th
CrossesTrib to Little Cherry Ck
Location4.9S of Carona
RouteCounty Highway 1169
StateKansas
Coordinates37.20917, -94.86833
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2019)
Projected traffic220 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 NW 20th over Trib to Little Cherry Ck built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 20th over Trib to Little Cherry Ck 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NW 20th over Trib to Little Cherry Ck carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW 20th over Trib to Little Cherry Ck?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NW 20th over Trib to Little Cherry Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.