US Bridges

Center Star RD over Trib. to Shawnee Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Kansas · 2.0N 3.3E of Columbus · Structure no. 000111099406840

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Star RD over Trib. to Shawnee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Center Star RD over Trib. to Shawnee Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Star RD
CrossesTrib. to Shawnee Creek
Location2.0N 3.3E of Columbus
RouteCounty Highway 1112
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.20745, -94.76929
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 (6.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic40 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 Center Star RD over Trib. to Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

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

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Center Star RD over Trib. to Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Center Star RD over Trib. to Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.