US Bridges

Rs 140 | Jade RD over Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 2.0E of Aurora · Structure no. 000000000150180

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 140 | Jade RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 140 | Jade RD over Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 140 | Jade RD
CrossesCreek
Location2.0E of Aurora
RouteCounty Highway 140
StateKansas
Coordinates39.45207, -97.49668
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic185 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 140 | Jade RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 140 | Jade RD over 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 140 | Jade RD over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 140 | Jade RD over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 140 | Jade RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.