US Bridges

NE 90th over Trib. to Shawnee Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 0.6N of Crestline · Structure no. 000111109006863

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 90th over Trib. to Shawnee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 90th 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 90th
CrossesTrib. to Shawnee Creek
Location0.6N of Crestline
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.18608, -94.68633
Functional classRural Local

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 statusPosted for load 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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 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 traffic25 (2004)
Projected traffic30 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 90th over Trib. to Shawnee Creek built?

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

What condition is NE 90th 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 90th over Trib. to Shawnee Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 90th over Trib. to Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NE 90th over Trib. to Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.