US Bridges

Rs 138 | 40th RD over Fisher Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 2.6N 1.0W of Glasco · Structure no. 000000000150080

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 138 | 40th RD over Fisher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 138 | 40th RD over Fisher Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 138 | 40th RD
CrossesFisher Creek
Location2.6N 1.0W of Glasco
RouteCounty Highway 138
StateKansas
Coordinates39.40011, -97.85439
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rs 138 | 40th RD over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 138 | 40th RD over Fisher 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 138 | 40th RD over Fisher Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Rs 138 | 40th RD over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 138 | 40th RD over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.