US Bridges

U-40 HWY over Yankee Tank Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 3.95 MI S of US40/K10 JCT · Structure no. 999901000230911

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,821
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U-40 HWY over Yankee Tank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U-40 HWY over Yankee Tank Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, 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 21,821 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,411 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU-40 HWY
CrossesYankee Tank Creek
Location3.95 MI S of US40/K10 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93333, -95.30444
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,821 (2023)
Projected traffic39,411 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 HWY over Yankee Tank Creek built?

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

What condition is U-40 HWY 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 HWY over Yankee Tank Creek carry?

About 21,821 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is U-40 HWY over Yankee Tank Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns U-40 HWY over Yankee Tank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.