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US400/US69 Alt HWY over Shawnee Creek Drainage

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Cherokee County, Kansas · 7.01 MI N Wjct K66 · Structure no. 999940000110421

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,730
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US400/US69 Alt HWY over Shawnee Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US400/US69 Alt HWY over Shawnee Creek Drainage in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 95 years old, older 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 4,730 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,497 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS400/US69 Alt HWY
CrossesShawnee Creek Drainage
Location7.01 MI N Wjct K66
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.17639, -94.70444
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,730 (2023)
Projected traffic6,497 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US400/US69 Alt HWY over Shawnee Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US400/US69 Alt HWY over Shawnee Creek Drainage 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 US400/US69 Alt HWY over Shawnee Creek Drainage carry?

About 4,730 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US400/US69 Alt HWY over Shawnee Creek Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns US400/US69 Alt HWY over Shawnee Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.