US Bridges

Rs 1064 Shawnee over Indian Creek

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.0S 0.7W of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000000000590865

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1064 Shawnee over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1064 Shawnee over Indian Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRs 1064 Shawnee
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3.0S 0.7W of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 1064
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52186, -97.68844
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed16.8 mi (27 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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1064 Shawnee over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

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

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

How long is Rs 1064 Shawnee over Indian Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1064 Shawnee over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.