US Bridges

Lostine Rd. over Shawnee Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.1E of Riverton · Structure no. 000000000110520

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lostine Rd. over Shawnee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lostine Rd. over Shawnee Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2043. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLostine Rd.
CrossesShawnee Creek
Location2.0N 1.1E of Riverton
RouteCounty Highway 1367
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.10428, -94.684
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 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 traffic330 (2019)
Projected traffic395 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 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 Lostine Rd. over Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lostine Rd. over Shawnee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lostine Rd. over Shawnee Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lostine Rd. over Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lostine Rd. over Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.