US Bridges

Shawnee (21-3.4) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 5.5N of Pomona · Structure no. 000301023404800

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shawnee (21-3.4) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shawnee (21-3.4) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesShawnee (21-3.4)
CrossesTrib. to Appanoose Creek
Location5.5N of Pomona
RouteCounty Highway 3026
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69515, -95.44559
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2010)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shawnee (21-3.4) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek built?

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

What condition is Shawnee (21-3.4) over Trib. to Appanoose 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Shawnee (21-3.4) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Shawnee (21-3.4) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Shawnee (21-3.4) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.