Road 20 over West Hitchen Creek
GoodElk County, Kansas · 0.6N 4.0E of Howard · Structure no. 000250945006464
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 20 over West Hitchen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road 20 over West Hitchen Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 20 over West Hitchen Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 20 over West Hitchen 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Road 20 over West Hitchen Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Road 20 over West Hitchen Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Road 20 over West Hitchen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.