Shannon Creek Rd. over Fourmile Creek
PoorPosted for loadPottawatomie County, Kansas · 7.5N 3.0W of Fostoria · Structure no. 000750901503621
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shannon Creek Rd. over Fourmile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Shannon Creek Rd. over Fourmile Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shannon Creek Rd. over Fourmile Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shannon Creek Rd. over Fourmile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Shannon Creek Rd. over Fourmile Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Shannon Creek Rd. over Fourmile Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Shannon Creek Rd. over Fourmile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.