US Bridges

SW Arrowhead Rd. over Shunganunga Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 89.61M N. of SW31STTERR. · Structure no. 527950890000K2D

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Arrowhead Rd. over Shunganunga Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW Arrowhead Rd. over Shunganunga Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,737 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Arrowhead Rd.
CrossesShunganunga Creek
Location89.61M N. of SW31STTERR.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01033, -95.75246
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2019)
Projected traffic4,737 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 SW Arrowhead Rd. over Shunganunga Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Arrowhead Rd. over Shunganunga 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SW Arrowhead Rd. over Shunganunga Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW Arrowhead Rd. over Shunganunga Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SW Arrowhead Rd. over Shunganunga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.