US Bridges

140 Road over Trib. Dry Walnut Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 11.0N 2.5W of Larned · Structure no. 000730625005282

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140 Road over Trib. Dry Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 140 Road over Trib. Dry Walnut Creek in Pawnee 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries140 Road
CrossesTrib. Dry Walnut Creek
Location11.0N 2.5W of Larned
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34556, -99.14253
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Road over Trib. Dry Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is 140 Road over Trib. Dry Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 140 Road over Trib. Dry Walnut Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 140 Road over Trib. Dry Walnut Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 140 Road over Trib. Dry Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.