US Bridges

Rs 138 | 40th RD over Fisher Creek

Fair

Cloud County, Kansas · 0.5W of Glasco · Structure no. 000000000150610

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 138 | 40th RD over Fisher Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 138 | 40th RD over Fisher Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 138 | 40th RD
CrossesFisher Creek
Location0.5W of Glasco
RouteCounty Highway 138
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36468, -97.85461
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 138 | 40th RD over Fisher 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 June 2024.

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

About 165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.