US Bridges

Rs 1064 Shawnee over Paint Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.5S 1.8W of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000000000590860

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1064 Shawnee over Paint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1064 Shawnee over Paint Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1064 Shawnee
CrossesPaint Creek
Location2.5S 1.8W of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 1064
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52219, -97.71017
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1064 Shawnee over Paint 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 1064 Shawnee over Paint Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1064 Shawnee over Paint Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1064 Shawnee over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.