US Bridges

Carlson Rd. 16 over Peanaz Creek

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 2.0N of Rossville · Structure no. 000890969004144

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carlson Rd. 16 over Peanaz Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carlson Rd. 16 over Peanaz Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 80 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCarlson Rd. 16
CrossesPeanaz Creek
Location2.0N of Rossville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.16714, -95.94277
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carlson Rd. 16 over Peanaz Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Carlson Rd. 16 over Peanaz 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 Carlson Rd. 16 over Peanaz Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Carlson Rd. 16 over Peanaz Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Carlson Rd. 16 over Peanaz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.