US Bridges

US69/US400 HWY over Little Shawnee Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 1.66 MI N Ejct K96 · Structure no. 999906900110791

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,401
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69/US400 HWY over Little Shawnee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US69/US400 HWY over Little Shawnee Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,401 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,430 by 2044. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS69/US400 HWY
CrossesLittle Shawnee Creek
Location1.66 MI N Ejct K96
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates37.20194, -94.70472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,401 (2023)
Projected traffic3,430 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US69/US400 HWY over Little Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US69/US400 HWY 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US69/US400 HWY over Little Shawnee Creek carry?

About 2,401 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US69/US400 HWY over Little Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US69/US400 HWY over Little Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.