US Bridges

Cty RD 40 (36-A.8) over Grain Creek

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Greenwood County, Kansas · 3.0N of Fall River · Structure no. 000370959806220

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD 40 (36-A.8) over Grain Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cty RD 40 (36-A.8) over Grain Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD 40 (36-A.8)
CrossesGrain Creek
Location3.0N of Fall River
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66247, -96.03811
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$134,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD 40 (36-A.8) over Grain Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD 40 (36-A.8) over Grain 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cty RD 40 (36-A.8) over Grain Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD 40 (36-A.8) over Grain Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD 40 (36-A.8) over Grain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.