US Bridges

E. 20th St. S. over Trib. to E. Prairie Ck.

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.5S 4.9W of Wellington · Structure no. 000960803106780

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 20th St. S. over Trib. to E. Prairie Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying E. 20th St. S. over Trib. to E. Prairie Ck. in Sumner 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 20th St. S.
CrossesTrib. to E. Prairie Ck.
Location0.5S 4.9W of Wellington
RouteCounty Highway 9614
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25861, -97.49226
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic100 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 20th St. S. over Trib. to E. Prairie Ck. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 20th St. S. over Trib. to E. Prairie Ck. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E. 20th St. S. over Trib. to E. Prairie Ck. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is E. 20th St. S. over Trib. to E. Prairie Ck.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E. 20th St. S. over Trib. to E. Prairie Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.