US Bridges

140th St. over Grasshopper Creek

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Kansas · 1.8W 3.0N of Horton · Structure no. 000071007303400

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140th St. over Grasshopper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 140th St. over Grasshopper Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries140th St.
CrossesGrasshopper Creek
Location1.8W 3.0N of Horton
RouteCounty Highway 704
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71086, -95.57437
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2016)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 140th St. over Grasshopper Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140th St. over Grasshopper Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 140th St. over Grasshopper Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 140th St. over Grasshopper Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 140th St. over Grasshopper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.