US Bridges

20th. Rd.|rs 1134 over Trib. Pottawatomie Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 20.0-W.6 · Structure no. 000000000160390

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th. Rd.|rs 1134 over Trib. Pottawatomie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 20th. Rd.|rs 1134 over Trib. Pottawatomie Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries20th. Rd.|rs 1134
CrossesTrib. Pottawatomie Creek
Location20.0-W.6
RouteCounty Highway 1134
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31731, -95.53353
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2019)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 20th. Rd.|rs 1134 over Trib. Pottawatomie Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th. Rd.|rs 1134 over Trib. Pottawatomie Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 20th. Rd.|rs 1134 over Trib. Pottawatomie Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 20th. Rd.|rs 1134 over Trib. Pottawatomie Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 20th. Rd.|rs 1134 over Trib. Pottawatomie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.