US Bridges

20 Rd. over White Water River

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 4.0S 2.9E of Peabody · Structure no. 000570851905620

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20 Rd. over White Water River is a concrete culvert carrying 20 Rd. over White Water River in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries20 Rd.
CrossesWhite Water River
Location4.0S 2.9E of Peabody
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.10111, -97.04414
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2011)
Projected traffic54 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 20 Rd. over White Water River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20 Rd. over White Water River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does 20 Rd. over White Water River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 20 Rd. over White Water River?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 20 Rd. over White Water River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.