US Bridges

Shannon Creek Rd. over Trib. to Shannon Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.1N 0.5E of Olsburg · Structure no. 000000000750371

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shannon Creek Rd. over Trib. to Shannon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shannon Creek Rd. over Trib. to Shannon Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesShannon Creek Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Shannon Creek
Location1.1N 0.5E of Olsburg
RouteCounty Highway 1208
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.45133, -96.60692
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2013)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Shannon Creek Rd. over Trib. to Shannon Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shannon Creek Rd. over Trib. to Shannon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Shannon Creek Rd. over Trib. to Shannon Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shannon Creek Rd. over Trib. to Shannon Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Shannon Creek Rd. over Trib. to Shannon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.