US Bridges

Pawnee (17-21.9) over Hickory Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 6.0N of Rantoul · Structure no. 000301059904880

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pawnee (17-21.9) over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pawnee (17-21.9) over Hickory Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPawnee (17-21.9)
CrossesHickory Creek
Location6.0N of Rantoul
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63728, -95.10175
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 traffic25 (2010)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 (17-21.9) over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pawnee (17-21.9) over Hickory 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pawnee (17-21.9) over Hickory Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Pawnee (17-21.9) over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pawnee (17-21.9) over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.