US Bridges

K140 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage

Fair

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 3.42 MI E K-156 · Structure no. 999914000270451

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

About this bridge

K140 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K140 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage 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 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 1,283 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,446 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesK140 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek Drainage
Location3.42 MI E K-156
RouteState Highway 140
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73972, -98.1525
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Drainage built?

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

What condition is K140 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K140 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is K140 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns K140 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.