US Bridges

Clem RD over Trib. to Shawnee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 2.5S 0.1W of Crestline · Structure no. 000000000110250

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
875
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clem RD over Trib. to Shawnee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Clem RD over Trib. to Shawnee Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 875 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClem RD
CrossesTrib. to Shawnee Creek
Location2.5S 0.1W of Crestline
RouteCounty Highway 110
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.13376, -94.70611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2019)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Clem RD over Trib. to Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clem RD over Trib. to 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 Clem RD over Trib. to Shawnee Creek carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clem RD over Trib. to Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Clem RD over Trib. to Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.