US Bridges

US400/US69A Hwys over Shawnee Creek Drainage

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 3.4 MI S of 69/400 JCT · Structure no. 999940000110961

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,674
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US400/US69A Hwys over Shawnee Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US400/US69A Hwys over Shawnee Creek Drainage in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,674 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,493 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS400/US69A Hwys
CrossesShawnee Creek Drainage
Location3.4 MI S of 69/400 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates37.12861, -94.70417
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
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,674 (2023)
Projected traffic7,493 by 2044
Trucks13%
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 US400/US69A Hwys over Shawnee Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US400/US69A Hwys 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/US69A Hwys over Shawnee Creek Drainage carry?

About 5,674 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US400/US69A Hwys over Shawnee Creek Drainage?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US400/US69A Hwys over Shawnee Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.