US Bridges

SW Oak Pkwy. over S. Shunganunga Cr.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 192.02M Sse of SW Twiligh · Structure no. 527950890000L6A

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,598
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Oak Pkwy. over S. Shunganunga Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying SW Oak Pkwy. over S. Shunganunga Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 67 years old, older 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 2,598 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,078 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Oak Pkwy.
CrossesS. Shunganunga Cr.
Location192.02M Sse of SW Twiligh
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00091, -95.71163
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,598 (2019)
Projected traffic3,078 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Oak Pkwy. over S. Shunganunga Cr. built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SW Oak Pkwy. over S. Shunganunga Cr. 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 Oak Pkwy. over S. Shunganunga Cr. carry?

About 2,598 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW Oak Pkwy. over S. Shunganunga Cr.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SW Oak Pkwy. over S. Shunganunga Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.