US Bridges

Shawnee (21-23.1) over Walnut Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.0S of Wellsville · Structure no. 000301063104800

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shawnee (21-23.1) over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Shawnee (21-23.1) over Walnut 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShawnee (21-23.1)
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.0S of Wellsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.6949, -95.08421
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 (21-23.1) over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is Shawnee (21-23.1) over Walnut 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 Shawnee (21-23.1) over Walnut Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Shawnee (21-23.1) over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Shawnee (21-23.1) over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.