US Bridges

140 Ave (rs 275) over Brush Creek

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 3.9S 0.5W of Morland · Structure no. 000000000330050

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140 Ave (rs 275) over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 140 Ave (rs 275) over Brush Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries140 Ave (rs 275)
CrossesBrush Creek
Location3.9S 0.5W of Morland
RouteCounty Highway 275
StateKansas
Coordinates39.28583, -100.08861
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 140 Ave (rs 275) over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140 Ave (rs 275) over Brush 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 140 Ave (rs 275) over Brush Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 140 Ave (rs 275) over Brush Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 140 Ave (rs 275) over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.