US Bridges

Shawnee Hts 142 over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 1.8W 0.5S of Quenemo · Structure no. 000701011004965

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shawnee Hts 142 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Shawnee Hts 142 over Dry Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 125 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShawnee Hts 142
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.8W 0.5S of Quenemo
RouteCounty Highway 7021
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57365, -95.56444
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Shawnee Hts 142 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Shawnee Hts 142 over Dry 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 Shawnee Hts 142 over Dry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Shawnee Hts 142 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Shawnee Hts 142 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.