US Bridges

NE 20 S. HH.6-5.0 over Nester Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 3.0S 0.4W of Mt. Vernon · Structure no. 000480763606200

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 20 S. HH.6-5.0 over Nester Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 20 S. HH.6-5.0 over Nester Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 20 S. HH.6-5.0
CrossesNester Creek
Location3.0S 0.4W of Mt. Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67539, -97.85139
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 NE 20 S. HH.6-5.0 over Nester Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 20 S. HH.6-5.0 over Nester 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 NE 20 S. HH.6-5.0 over Nester Creek carry?

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

How long is NE 20 S. HH.6-5.0 over Nester Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NE 20 S. HH.6-5.0 over Nester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.