US Bridges

NW 86th ST 13 over Cross Creek

FairPosted for load

Shawnee County, Kansas · 4.0N of Rossville · Structure no. 000890967804100

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 86th ST 13 over Cross Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW 86th ST 13 over Cross Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 86th ST 13
CrossesCross Creek
Location4.0N of Rossville
RouteCounty Highway 8912
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.2021, -95.94561
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 13 over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 86th ST 13 over 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 13 over Cross Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 86th ST 13 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NW 86th ST 13 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.