US Bridges

K140 HWY over West Spring Creek Drg

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 3.46 MI E Ellsworth Coln · Structure no. 999914000851681

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,303
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K140 HWY over West Spring Creek Drg is a concrete continuous slab carrying K140 HWY over West Spring Creek Drg in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,303 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,356 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesK140 HWY
CrossesWest Spring Creek Drg
Location3.46 MI E Ellsworth Coln
RouteState Highway 140
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7725, -97.86917
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,303 (2023)
Projected traffic1,356 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 West Spring Creek Drg built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is K140 HWY over West Spring Creek Drg 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K140 HWY over West Spring Creek Drg carry?

About 1,303 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K140 HWY over West Spring Creek Drg?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K140 HWY over West Spring Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.