US Bridges

SW 38th St. over Trib Shunganunga Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 70.15MW SW38th/STONYBROOK · Structure no. 52795089000M1AA

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 38th St. over Trib Shunganunga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 38th St. over Trib Shunganunga Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long.

CarriesSW 38th St.
CrossesTrib Shunganunga Creek
Location70.15MW SW38th/STONYBROOK
RouteCity Street 2562
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99754, -95.76504
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic114 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 38th St. over Trib Shunganunga Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 38th St. over Trib 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 38th St. over Trib Shunganunga Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW 38th St. over Trib Shunganunga Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SW 38th St. over Trib Shunganunga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.