US Bridges

SH-11 Stillwell RD over Little Kaw Creek

Fair

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 3.0N 4.6E of Linwood · Structure no. 000521075604320

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-11 Stillwell RD over Little Kaw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-11 Stillwell RD over Little Kaw Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-11 Stillwell RD
CrossesLittle Kaw Creek
Location3.0N 4.6E of Linwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04363, -94.95351
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.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic206 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 SH-11 Stillwell RD over Little Kaw Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-11 Stillwell RD over Little Kaw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH-11 Stillwell RD over Little Kaw Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH-11 Stillwell RD over Little Kaw Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SH-11 Stillwell RD over Little Kaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.