US Bridges

K140 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 8.51 MI E Ellsworth Coln · Structure no. 999914000851271

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,611
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K140 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K140 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,611 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,677 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesK140 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek Drainage
Location8.51 MI E Ellsworth Coln
RouteState Highway 140
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7875, -97.78139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,611 (2023)
Projected traffic1,677 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K140 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is K140 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage 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 K140 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,611 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K140 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns K140 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.