Rs 138 | 40th RD over Buffalo Creek
GoodCloud County, Kansas · 1.1N of Jamestown · Structure no. 000000000150120
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 215
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 138 | 40th RD over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 138 | 40th RD over Buffalo Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 138 | 40th RD over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 138 | 40th RD over Buffalo 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 Buffalo Creek carry?
About 215 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Rs 138 | 40th RD over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 138 | 40th RD over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.