US Bridges

NW 86th. St. 7 over Trib. to Cross Creek

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 4.0N 0.9W of Rossville · Structure no. 000890965604100

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 86th. St. 7 over Trib. to Cross Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 86th. St. 7 over Trib. to Cross Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 86th. St. 7
CrossesTrib. to Cross Creek
Location4.0N 0.9W of Rossville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.20233, -95.96729
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 86th. St. 7 over Trib. to Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 86th. St. 7 over Trib. to Cross 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NW 86th. St. 7 over Trib. to Cross Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is NW 86th. St. 7 over Trib. to Cross Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns NW 86th. St. 7 over Trib. to Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.