US Bridges

S.W. 109th. ST 180 over Towhead Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.5S.W. of Wakarusa · Structure no. 000890993104560

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.W. 109th. ST 180 over Towhead Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S.W. 109th. ST 180 over Towhead Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS.W. 109th. ST 180
CrossesTowhead Creek
Location1.5S.W. of Wakarusa
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86965, -95.72327
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 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 S.W. 109th. ST 180 over Towhead Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.W. 109th. ST 180 over Towhead 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S.W. 109th. ST 180 over Towhead Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S.W. 109th. ST 180 over Towhead Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S.W. 109th. ST 180 over Towhead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.