US Bridges

140 Rd. over Trib. S. Cottonwood Riv.

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 4.5S 3.6W of Hillsboro · Structure no. 000570827405380

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140 Rd. over Trib. S. Cottonwood Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying 140 Rd. over Trib. S. Cottonwood Riv. in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries140 Rd.
CrossesTrib. S. Cottonwood Riv.
Location4.5S 3.6W of Hillsboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.27536, -97.27278
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 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 140 Rd. over Trib. S. Cottonwood Riv. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140 Rd. over Trib. S. Cottonwood Riv. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 140 Rd. over Trib. S. Cottonwood Riv. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 140 Rd. over Trib. S. Cottonwood Riv.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 140 Rd. over Trib. S. Cottonwood Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.