US Bridges

NE 40 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah

FairPosted for load

Pratt County, Kansas · 3.6E 2.7S of Iuka · Structure no. 000760675006168

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 40 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah is a concrete culvert carrying NE 40 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah in Pratt 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 40 Ave
CrossesTrib. S. Fk. Ninnescah
Location3.6E 2.7S of Iuka
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPratt County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69081, -98.66436
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.6 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 traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic180 by 2046
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 NE 40 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah built?

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

What condition is NE 40 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NE 40 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 40 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NE 40 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.