US Bridges

HWY 40 over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Trego County, Kansas · 4.0S 6.2E of Ogallah · Structure no. 000000000980600

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 40 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY 40 over Spring Creek in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 40
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4.0S 6.2E of Ogallah
RouteCounty Highway 1977
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93827, -99.61695
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 HWY 40 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 40 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 40 over Spring Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY 40 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 40 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.