US Bridges

340th St. over Noharts Creek

GoodPosted for load

Brown County, Kansas · 1.7N 8.2W of White Cloud · Structure no. 000071019403000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

340th St. over Noharts Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 340th St. over Noharts Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries340th St.
CrossesNoharts Creek
Location1.7N 8.2W of White Cloud
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates40, -95.4632
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 340th St. over Noharts Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 340th St. over Noharts 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 340th St. over Noharts Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 340th St. over Noharts Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 340th St. over Noharts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.