US Bridges

U-40 2 Rps 2 Rds over Yankee Tank Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.89 MI S of US40/K10 JCT · Structure no. 999901000230891

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U-40 2 Rps 2 Rds over Yankee Tank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U-40 2 Rps 2 Rds over Yankee Tank Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,621 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 1,491 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU-40 2 Rps 2 Rds
CrossesYankee Tank Creek
Location0.89 MI S of US40/K10 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95861, -95.33417
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width1,491 ft (454.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,300 (2023)
Projected traffic32,621 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 U-40 2 Rps 2 Rds over Yankee Tank Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is U-40 2 Rps 2 Rds over Yankee Tank Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does U-40 2 Rps 2 Rds over Yankee Tank Creek carry?

About 20,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U-40 2 Rps 2 Rds over Yankee Tank Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 1,491 ft wide.

Who owns U-40 2 Rps 2 Rds over Yankee Tank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.