E Lawton over Shawnee Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Kansas · 4.0S 2.0E of Scammon · Structure no. 000111097406820
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Lawton over Shawnee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Lawton over Shawnee Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Lawton over Shawnee Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Lawton 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 E Lawton over Shawnee Creek carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E Lawton over Shawnee Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns E Lawton over Shawnee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.