US Bridges

Rs 138 | 40th RD over White Creek

FairPosted for load

Cloud County, Kansas · 4.3S of Jamestown · Structure no. 000000000150110

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 138 | 40th RD over White Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 138 | 40th RD over White Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 138 | 40th RD
CrossesWhite Creek
Location4.3S of Jamestown
RouteCounty Highway 138
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.53386, -97.85406
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic205 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 138 | 40th RD over White Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.