US Bridges

SW 140th over Small Stream

Poor

Butler County, Kansas · 3.0E 4.0N of Rose Hill · Structure no. 000080849006280

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 140th over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SW 140th over Small Stream in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 140th
CrossesSmall Stream
Location3.0E 4.0N of Rose Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62133, -97.08044
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.6 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 140th over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 140th over Small Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SW 140th over Small Stream carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SW 140th over Small Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SW 140th over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.