US Bridges

K20 HWY over Independence Creek Drg

Good

Doniphan County, Kansas · 3.07 MI E Brown Coln · Structure no. 999902000220481

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K20 HWY over Independence Creek Drg is a concrete culvert carrying K20 HWY over Independence Creek Drg in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesK20 HWY
CrossesIndependence Creek Drg
Location3.07 MI E Brown Coln
RouteState Highway 20
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.67472, -95.29056
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2023)
Projected traffic141 by 2044
Trucks28%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K20 HWY over Independence Creek Drg built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is K20 HWY over Independence Creek Drg 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K20 HWY over Independence Creek Drg carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is K20 HWY over Independence Creek Drg?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns K20 HWY over Independence Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.