US Bridges

Local Rd. 140 over Amazon Ditch

Fair

Kearny County, Kansas · 2.0W 0.7S of Lakin · Structure no. 000470387705860

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 140 over Amazon Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 140 over Amazon Ditch in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 140
CrossesAmazon Ditch
Location2.0W 0.7S of Lakin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92972, -101.29258
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 140 over Amazon Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 140 over Amazon Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 140 over Amazon Ditch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. 140 over Amazon Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 140 over Amazon Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.