US Bridges

K140 HWY over Spring Creek

Good

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 2.55 MI E K-156 · Structure no. 999914000270441

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,283
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K140 HWY over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K140 HWY over Spring Creek in Ellsworth 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 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 1,283 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,446 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesK140 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.55 MI E K-156
RouteState Highway 140
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73972, -98.16889
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,283 (2023)
Projected traffic1,446 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K140 HWY over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is K140 HWY over Spring 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K140 HWY over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,283 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is K140 HWY over Spring Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns K140 HWY over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.