US Bridges

141st RD over Em. Splwy. Timber Crk.Lk

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 2.2N New Salem · Structure no. 000000000180175

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,085
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

141st RD over Em. Splwy. Timber Crk.Lk is a concrete continuous slab carrying 141st RD over Em. Splwy. Timber Crk.Lk in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2044. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries141st RD
CrossesEm. Splwy. Timber Crk.Lk
Location2.2N New Salem
RouteCounty Highway 158
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34746, -96.89783
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,085 (2021)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2044
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 141st RD over Em. Splwy. Timber Crk.Lk built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 141st RD over Em. Splwy. Timber Crk.Lk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 141st RD over Em. Splwy. Timber Crk.Lk carry?

About 1,085 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 141st RD over Em. Splwy. Timber Crk.Lk?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 141st RD over Em. Splwy. Timber Crk.Lk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.