US Bridges

140th Road over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Lincoln County, Kansas · 2.0E 8.7S of Vesper · Structure no. 000530723004507

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140th Road over Unnamed Stream is a masonry culvert carrying 140th Road over Unnamed Stream in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries140th Road
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location2.0E 8.7S of Vesper
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90389, -98.24389
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 140th Road over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140th Road over Unnamed Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 140th Road over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 140th Road over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 140th Road over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.