US Bridges

140 Road (rs 833) over Middle Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 2.9W of Lebanon · Structure no. 000000000920035

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140 Road (rs 833) over Middle Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 140 Road (rs 833) over Middle Oak Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries140 Road (rs 833)
CrossesMiddle Oak Creek
Location2.9W of Lebanon
RouteCounty Highway 833
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81351, -98.61347
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 140 Road (rs 833) over Middle Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140 Road (rs 833) over Middle Oak Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 140 Road (rs 833) over Middle Oak Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 140 Road (rs 833) over Middle Oak Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 140 Road (rs 833) over Middle Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.