US Bridges

NE 140th over E. Branch Walnut River

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 2.6W 1.0S of Cassoday · Structure no. 000080891405720

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 140th over E. Branch Walnut River is a masonry culvert carrying NE 140th over E. Branch Walnut River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 5 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 140th
CrossesE. Branch Walnut River
Location2.6W 1.0S of Cassoday
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02839, -96.68705
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating7.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 140th over E. Branch Walnut River built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 140th over E. Branch Walnut River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NE 140th over E. Branch Walnut River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NE 140th over E. Branch Walnut River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NE 140th over E. Branch Walnut River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.