US Bridges

Rs 295 SW 140 Ave over Little Sandy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 1.0N 0.5E of Corwin · Structure no. 000000000390010

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 295 SW 140 Ave over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 295 SW 140 Ave over Little Sandy Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 295 SW 140 Ave
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location1.0N 0.5E of Corwin
RouteCounty Highway 295
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.10311, -98.29317
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length281 ft (85.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic165 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 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 Rs 295 SW 140 Ave over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 295 SW 140 Ave over Little Sandy 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 295 SW 140 Ave over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rs 295 SW 140 Ave over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 295 SW 140 Ave over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.