US Bridges

SW 20 St. G.9-9.0 over Meade Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 2.0S 5.0E of Cunningham · Structure no. 000480709906280

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 20 St. G.9-9.0 over Meade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 20 St. G.9-9.0 over Meade Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 20 St. G.9-9.0
CrossesMeade Creek
Location2.0S 5.0E of Cunningham
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61631, -98.33767
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
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 SW 20 St. G.9-9.0 over Meade Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 20 St. G.9-9.0 over Meade 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SW 20 St. G.9-9.0 over Meade Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 20 St. G.9-9.0 over Meade Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SW 20 St. G.9-9.0 over Meade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.