US Bridges

A-40 4-H Road over Trib. to Fall Creek

Fair

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1.5S 0.2E of Springdale · Structure no. 000521057204045

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A-40 4-H Road over Trib. to Fall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A-40 4-H Road over Trib. to Fall Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesA-40 4-H Road
CrossesTrib. to Fall Creek
Location1.5S 0.2E of Springdale
RouteCounty Highway 5205
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.23772, -95.12188
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 A-40 4-H Road over Trib. to Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is A-40 4-H Road over Trib. to Fall Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does A-40 4-H Road over Trib. to Fall Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is A-40 4-H Road over Trib. to Fall Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns A-40 4-H Road over Trib. to Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.