US Bridges

K140 HWY over West Spring Creek Drg

Good

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 2.10 MI E K141 · Structure no. 999914000270701

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,262
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K140 HWY over West Spring Creek Drg is a concrete culvert carrying K140 HWY over West Spring Creek Drg in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,262 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesK140 HWY
CrossesWest Spring Creek Drg
Location2.10 MI E K141
RouteState Highway 140
StateKansas
Coordinates38.755, -97.93611
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,262 (2023)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 West Spring Creek Drg built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is K140 HWY over West Spring Creek Drg 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 West Spring Creek Drg carry?

About 1,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K140 HWY over West Spring Creek Drg?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns K140 HWY over West Spring Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.