US Bridges

NE 140 Ave over Stream

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 3.5E of Odin · Structure no. 000000000050530

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 140 Ave over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying NE 140 Ave over Stream in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 140 Ave
CrossesStream
Location3.5E of Odin
RouteCounty Highway 854
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.56536, -98.53811
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NE 140 Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 140 Ave over Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NE 140 Ave over Stream carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is NE 140 Ave over Stream?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NE 140 Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.