US Bridges

CR 140 over Walnut Creek

Good

Rush County, Kansas · 2.0E of Alexander · Structure no. 000830585005106

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 140 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 140 over Walnut Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 140
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2.0E of Alexander
RouteCounty Highway 8301
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47275, -99.51158
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2008)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 140 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 140 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 140 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 140 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 140 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.