US Bridges

NW 140th over E. Br. Whitewater River

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 3.0W 4.0S of Burns · Structure no. 000080863305720

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 140th over E. Br. Whitewater River is a concrete culvert carrying NW 140th over E. Br. Whitewater River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 140th
CrossesE. Br. Whitewater River
Location3.0W 4.0S of Burns
RouteCounty Highway 2996
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02797, -96.94411
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 NW 140th over E. Br. Whitewater River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 140th over E. Br. Whitewater River 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 2025.

How much traffic does NW 140th over E. Br. Whitewater River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW 140th over E. Br. Whitewater River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns NW 140th over E. Br. Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.