RD 140 over Bazine Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadNess County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.3W of Bazine · Structure no. 000680559705120
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 140 over Bazine Dry Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 140 over Bazine Dry Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 140 over Bazine Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD 140 over Bazine Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does RD 140 over Bazine Dry Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RD 140 over Bazine Dry Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns RD 140 over Bazine Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.