US Bridges

W 140th Dr_rs 864 over Medicine Creek

FairPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 7.0S 1.0W of Alton · Structure no. 000000000710320

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 140th Dr_rs 864 over Medicine Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying W 140th Dr_rs 864 over Medicine Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW 140th Dr_rs 864
CrossesMedicine Creek
Location7.0S 1.0W of Alton
RouteCounty Highway 864
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36492, -98.97022
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 W 140th Dr_rs 864 over Medicine Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 140th Dr_rs 864 over Medicine 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does W 140th Dr_rs 864 over Medicine Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W 140th Dr_rs 864 over Medicine Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W 140th Dr_rs 864 over Medicine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.