US Bridges

Rs 1064 Shawnee over Trib. Smoky Hill River

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.5S 0.3E of Marquette · Structure no. 000000000590800

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1064 Shawnee over Trib. Smoky Hill River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1064 Shawnee over Trib. Smoky Hill River in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 295 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1064 Shawnee
CrossesTrib. Smoky Hill River
Location2.5S 0.3E of Marquette
RouteCounty Highway 1064
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52238, -97.82537
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Rs 1064 Shawnee over Trib. Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1064 Shawnee over Trib. Smoky Hill River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1064 Shawnee over Trib. Smoky Hill River carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1064 Shawnee over Trib. Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1064 Shawnee over Trib. Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.