US Bridges

SW 140 A. F.0-8.8 over Painter Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 2.0S 3.0E of Cunningham · Structure no. 000480707006268

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 140 A. F.0-8.8 over Painter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 140 A. F.0-8.8 over Painter Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 140 A. F.0-8.8
CrossesPainter Creek
Location2.0S 3.0E of Cunningham
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61842, -98.37415
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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41 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 traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
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 SW 140 A. F.0-8.8 over Painter Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 140 A. F.0-8.8 over Painter 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SW 140 A. F.0-8.8 over Painter Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 140 A. F.0-8.8 over Painter Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SW 140 A. F.0-8.8 over Painter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.