US Bridges

20th. Rd. over Pottawatomi Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 20.0-V.9 · Structure no. 000161011905320

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th. Rd. over Pottawatomi Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 20th. Rd. over Pottawatomi Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries20th. Rd.
CrossesPottawatomi Creek
Location20.0-V.9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3173, -95.54493
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating86.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 20th. Rd. over Pottawatomi Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th. Rd. over Pottawatomi 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. over Pottawatomi Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 20th. Rd. over Pottawatomi Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 20th. Rd. over Pottawatomi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.