US Bridges

NW 20th over Trib to Little Cherry Ck

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 3.3S of Carona · Structure no. 000000000110350

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 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 1935, so it is 90 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesNW 20th
CrossesTrib to Little Cherry Ck
Location3.3S of Carona
RouteCounty Highway 1169
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.2 US tons
Inventory rating8.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 20th over Trib to Little Cherry Ck 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 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 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.