US Bridges

NE 140 Ave over Trib. to Peace Creek

Good

Stafford County, Kansas · 6.5N of Zenith · Structure no. 000000000930210

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 140 Ave over Trib. to Peace Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 140 Ave over Trib. to Peace Creek in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 140 Ave
CrossesTrib. to Peace Creek
Location6.5N of Zenith
RouteCounty Highway 973
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04686, -98.49079
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic30 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 140 Ave over Trib. to Peace Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 140 Ave over Trib. to Peace Creek 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 NE 140 Ave over Trib. to Peace Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 140 Ave over Trib. to Peace Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NE 140 Ave over Trib. to Peace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.