US Bridges

E. 140th St. S. over Drainage

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.0N 5.2E of South Haven · Structure no. 000960823207020

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 140th St. S. over Drainage is a steel culvert carrying E. 140th St. S. over Drainage in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 140th St. S.
CrossesDrainage
Location3.0N 5.2E of South Haven
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.0864, -97.30902
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 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 E. 140th St. S. over Drainage built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 140th St. S. over Drainage 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E. 140th St. S. over Drainage carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is E. 140th St. S. over Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E. 140th St. S. over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.