US Bridges

Shawnee (21-3.8) over Appanoose Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 5.5N 0.8E of Pomona · Structure no. 000301023804800

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shawnee (21-3.8) over Appanoose Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Shawnee (21-3.8) over Appanoose Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesShawnee (21-3.8)
CrossesAppanoose Creek
Location5.5N 0.8E of Pomona
RouteCounty Highway 3026
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69512, -95.43739
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 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 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 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 Shawnee (21-3.8) over Appanoose Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shawnee (21-3.8) over Appanoose 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Shawnee (21-3.8) over Appanoose Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Shawnee (21-3.8) over Appanoose Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Shawnee (21-3.8) over Appanoose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.