US Bridges

Hallowell (old 96) over K-96 / Shawnee Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Kansas · 0.39 MI E Ejct US-69 · Structure no. 999909600110601

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,525
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hallowell (old 96) over K-96 / Shawnee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hallowell (old 96) over K-96 / Shawnee Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 2,525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHallowell (old 96)
CrossesK-96 / Shawnee Creek
Location0.39 MI E Ejct US-69
RouteCounty Highway 1791
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.17788, -94.69717
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,525 (1998)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hallowell (old 96) over K-96 / Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hallowell (old 96) over K-96 / 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 Hallowell (old 96) over K-96 / Shawnee Creek carry?

About 2,525 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hallowell (old 96) over K-96 / Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hallowell (old 96) over K-96 / Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.