US Bridges

SW 140th over Small Stream

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 3.3E 4.0S of Augusta · Structure no. 000080865806280

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 140th
CrossesSmall Stream
Location3.3E 4.0S of Augusta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62107, -96.92027
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating30.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SW 140th over Small Stream built?

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

What condition is SW 140th over Small 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 July 2024.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SW 140th over Small Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SW 140th over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.