US Bridges

140 Road (rs 833) over Spring Creek

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 0.5W of Lebanon · Structure no. 000000000920039

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140 Road (rs 833) over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 140 Road (rs 833) over Spring Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries140 Road (rs 833)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.5W of Lebanon
RouteCounty Highway 833
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.8136, -98.56789
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic180 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140 Road (rs 833) over Spring 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 Spring Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 140 Road (rs 833) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.