US Bridges

E. 120th Street S. over Trib. to Meridian Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.6N 1.5W of Portland · Structure no. 000960819506980

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 120th Street S. over Trib. to Meridian Creek is a steel culvert carrying E. 120th Street S. over Trib. to Meridian Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 120th Street S.
CrossesTrib. to Meridian Creek
Location2.6N 1.5W of Portland
RouteCounty Highway 9606
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.11553, -97.33729
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic24 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E. 120th Street S. over Trib. to Meridian Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 120th Street S. over Trib. to Meridian Creek 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. 120th Street S. over Trib. to Meridian Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E. 120th Street S. over Trib. to Meridian Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E. 120th Street S. over Trib. to Meridian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.