US Bridges

Rs 141 | 250th RD over Chapman Creek

Fair

Cloud County, Kansas · 2.7S of Miltonvale · Structure no. 000000000150200

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 141 | 250th RD over Chapman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 141 | 250th RD over Chapman Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 141 | 250th RD
CrossesChapman Creek
Location2.7S of Miltonvale
RouteCounty Highway 141
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31605, -97.46342
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2022)
Projected traffic287 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 141 | 250th RD over Chapman Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Rs 141 | 250th RD over Chapman 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 141 | 250th RD over Chapman Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 141 | 250th RD over Chapman Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 141 | 250th RD over Chapman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.