US Bridges

NE 140 RD over Spring Creek

PoorPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 3.7W of Runnymede · Structure no. 000390747706640

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
103 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 140 RD over Spring Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 140 RD over Spring Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 140 RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.7W of Runnymede
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.35595, -97.99139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.3 US tons
Inventory rating5.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$120,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 140 RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 140 RD over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does NE 140 RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 140 RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns NE 140 RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.