US Bridges

Local Rd. 40 over Trib Nehring Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 4.8W 5.0N of Eskridge · Structure no. 000990941304461

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 40 over Trib Nehring Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 40 over Trib Nehring Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 115 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 40
CrossesTrib Nehring Creek
Location4.8W 5.0N of Eskridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94124, -96.20106
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 40 over Trib Nehring Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Local Rd. 40 over Trib Nehring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 40 over Trib Nehring Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 40 over Trib Nehring Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 40 over Trib Nehring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.