US Bridges

240th RD over Brush Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kansas · 2.0W 3.8S of Shady Bend · Structure no. 000530743004428

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

240th RD over Brush Creek is a masonry culvert carrying 240th RD over Brush Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries240th RD
CrossesBrush Creek
Location2.0W 3.8S of Shady Bend
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.96067, -98.05869
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 240th RD over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 240th RD over Brush 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 240th RD over Brush Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 240th RD over Brush Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 240th RD over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.