US Bridges

NE 20th over Trib. to Shawnee Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Kansas · 2.9S 1.0E of Scammon · Structure no. 000111097006789

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 20th over Trib. to Shawnee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 20th over Trib. to Shawnee Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 20th
CrossesTrib. to Shawnee Creek
Location2.9S 1.0E of Scammon
RouteCounty Highway 1107
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.23783, -94.79581
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 NE 20th over Trib. to Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 20th over Trib. to 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 NE 20th over Trib. to Shawnee Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 20th over Trib. to Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NE 20th over Trib. to Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.