US Bridges

Rs 1064 Shawnee over Trib. Smoky Hill River

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.3S 0.7E of Marquette · Structure no. 000000000590810

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 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 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. 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
Location2.3S 0.7E of Marquette
RouteCounty Highway 1064
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52236, -97.81942
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 1930, making it 95 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 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.