US Bridges

20th. Rd. over West Hickory Creek

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · 20.0-I.9 · Structure no. 000160985905320

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th. Rd. over West Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 20th. Rd. over West Hickory Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries20th. Rd.
CrossesWest Hickory Creek
Location20.0-I.9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31768, -95.78676
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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. over West Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th. Rd. over West Hickory 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 20th. Rd. over West Hickory Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 20th. Rd. over West Hickory Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 20th. Rd. over West Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.