FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SE 20th

Carrying SE 20th over TRIB. TO BRUSH CREEK

0.5N OF NEUTRAL, Cherokee, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SE 20th

The SE 20th bridge in Cherokee, Kansas carries SE 20th over TRIB. TO BRUSH CREEK. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 55 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SE 20th compares

▼ 15.5
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 11%
Lower load rating than 89% of Kansas bridges
311
Bridges in Cherokee · 14 in Poor condition
SE 20th 13.6 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.5
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
13.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
55 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000110440

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SE 20th is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SE 20th against other structures in Cherokee and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SE 20th?

SE 20th in Cherokee, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SE 20th inspected?

SE 20th's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 55 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SE 20th is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SE 20th?

SE 20th has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SE 20th?

SE 20th is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SE 20th and does age affect safety?

SE 20th was built in 1997, making it 29 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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