NE 40th over Shawnee Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Kansas · 4.0E of Skidmore · Structure no. 000111101006769
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 40th over Shawnee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 40th over Shawnee Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 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 NE 40th over Shawnee Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is NE 40th 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 NE 40th over Shawnee Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NE 40th over Shawnee Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns NE 40th over Shawnee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.