US Bridges

K-26 HWY over Shoal Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Kansas · 1.30 MI N US-166 · Structure no. 999902600110941

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
582 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,986
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-26 HWY over Shoal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-26 HWY over Shoal Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 2,986 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,183 by 2044. The structure is 582 ft (177.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesK-26 HWY
CrossesShoal Creek
Location1.30 MI N US-166
RouteState Highway 26
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.04194, -94.64306
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length582 ft (177.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,986 (2023)
Projected traffic4,183 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K-26 HWY over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-26 HWY over Shoal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K-26 HWY over Shoal Creek carry?

About 2,986 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K-26 HWY over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 582 ft (177.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-26 HWY over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.