US Bridges

Rs 138 | 40th RD over Fisher Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cloud County, Kansas · 1.0W 5.5N of Glasco · Structure no. 000000000150090

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 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 continuous slab 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 138 | 40th RD
CrossesFisher Creek
Location1.0W 5.5N of Glasco
RouteCounty Highway 138
StateKansas
Coordinates39.44204, -97.85493
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 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 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.