US Bridges

Rs 141 | 260th RD over Chapman Creek

Fair

Cloud County, Kansas · 0.1 from NE 1st ST · Structure no. 000000000150210

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 141 | 260th RD over Chapman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 141 | 260th RD over Chapman Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 141 | 260th RD
CrossesChapman Creek
Location0.1 from NE 1st ST
RouteCounty Highway 141
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.35025, -97.44523
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic290 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 | 260th RD over Chapman Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 141 | 260th 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 | 260th RD over Chapman Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 141 | 260th RD over Chapman Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 141 | 260th RD over Chapman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.