Messer RD over Shawnee Creek
GoodCherokee County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.5E of Crestline · Structure no. 000000000110210
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 355
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Messer RD over Shawnee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Messer RD over Shawnee Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 355 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Messer RD over Shawnee Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Messer RD over Shawnee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Messer RD over Shawnee Creek carry?
About 355 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Messer RD over Shawnee Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Messer RD over Shawnee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.