US Bridges

140th RD over Lost Creek

Fair

Cloud County, Kansas · N.W. Edge of Concordia · Structure no. 000150785003582

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140th RD over Lost Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 140th RD over Lost Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries140th RD
CrossesLost Creek
LocationN.W. Edge of Concordia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.57792, -97.66571
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 140th RD over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140th RD over Lost 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 140th RD over Lost Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 140th RD over Lost Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 140th RD over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.