US Bridges

W. 40th Ave N over Shore Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 5.0S 0.5W Conway Springs · Structure no. 000960785506700

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 40th Ave N over Shore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. 40th Ave N over Shore Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 40th Ave N
CrossesShore Creek
Location5.0S 0.5W Conway Springs
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31482, -97.64975
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 W. 40th Ave N over Shore Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 40th Ave N over Shore 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does W. 40th Ave N over Shore Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. 40th Ave N over Shore Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W. 40th Ave N over Shore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.