US Bridges

NW Shumway RD over Gillion Creek

PoorPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 4.0E 1.6N of Potwin · Structure no. 000080863005804

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Shumway RD over Gillion Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW Shumway RD over Gillion Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 3 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Shumway RD
CrossesGillion Creek
Location4.0E 1.6N of Potwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.9645, -96.95098
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Shumway RD over Gillion Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Shumway RD over Gillion 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NW Shumway RD over Gillion Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is NW Shumway RD over Gillion Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NW Shumway RD over Gillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.