US Bridges

20 Road over Paradise Creek

PoorPosted for load

Rooks County, Kansas · 2.2S 2.5E of Plainville · Structure no. 000820615004104

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20 Road over Paradise Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 20 Road over Paradise Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries20 Road
CrossesParadise Creek
Location2.2S 2.5E of Plainville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.2006, -99.2515
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 20 Road over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20 Road over Paradise Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 20 Road over Paradise Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 20 Road over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 20 Road over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.