US Bridges

Star Valley RD over Little Shawnee Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 4.0S 1.1E of Weir · Structure no. 000111101106780

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Star Valley RD over Little Shawnee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Star Valley RD over Little Shawnee Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStar Valley RD
CrossesLittle Shawnee Creek
Location4.0S 1.1E of Weir
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25167, -94.75892
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic60 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 Star Valley RD over Little Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Star Valley RD over Little Shawnee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Star Valley RD over Little Shawnee Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Star Valley RD over Little Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Star Valley RD over Little Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.