US Bridges

20th Street over Taylors Branch

GoodPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 20th and Russell · Structure no. 456020194524003

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
97 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th Street over Taylors Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 20th Street over Taylors Branch in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries20th Street
CrossesTaylors Branch
Location20th and Russell
RouteCity Street 4524
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42564, -94.68167
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2022
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2010)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Street over Taylors Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th Street over Taylors Branch 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does 20th Street over Taylors Branch carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 20th Street over Taylors Branch?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns 20th Street over Taylors Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.