US Bridges

Shannon Creek Rd. over Shannon Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 2.0N 5.0E of Olsburg · Structure no. 000000000750380

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shannon Creek Rd. over Shannon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Shannon Creek Rd. over Shannon Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShannon Creek Rd.
CrossesShannon Creek
Location2.0N 5.0E of Olsburg
RouteCounty Highway 1208
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4619, -96.60689
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2013)
Projected traffic126 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Shannon Creek Rd. over Shannon Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shannon Creek Rd. over 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 Shannon Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shannon Creek Rd. over Shannon Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Shannon Creek Rd. over Shannon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.