US Bridges

SE 140 Ave over Trib. N. Fk. Ninnescah

FairPosted for load

Stafford County, Kansas · 1.0E 0.7S of Neola · Structure no. 000000000930180

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 140 Ave over Trib. N. Fk. Ninnescah is a concrete culvert carrying SE 140 Ave over Trib. N. Fk. Ninnescah in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 140 Ave
CrossesTrib. N. Fk. Ninnescah
Location1.0E 0.7S of Neola
RouteCounty Highway 973
CountyStafford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.85789, -98.49041
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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2021)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SE 140 Ave over Trib. N. Fk. Ninnescah built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 140 Ave over Trib. N. Fk. Ninnescah 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 SE 140 Ave over Trib. N. Fk. Ninnescah carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE 140 Ave over Trib. N. Fk. Ninnescah?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SE 140 Ave over Trib. N. Fk. Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.