US Bridges

Pawnee (17-11.8) over Eight Mile Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.0N.W. of Ottawa · Structure no. 000301039704880

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pawnee (17-11.8) over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pawnee (17-11.8) over Eight Mile Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPawnee (17-11.8)
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location1.0N.W. of Ottawa
RouteCounty Highway 1191
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63758, -95.28953
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pawnee (17-11.8) over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pawnee (17-11.8) over Eight Mile 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pawnee (17-11.8) over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Pawnee (17-11.8) over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pawnee (17-11.8) over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.