US40 HWY over Eagle Tail Creek Drg
FairWallace County, Kansas · 0.82MI W Wjct K27 · Structure no. 999904001000021
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,040
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US40 HWY over Eagle Tail Creek Drg is a concrete culvert carrying US40 HWY over Eagle Tail Creek Drg in Wallace County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.
It carries about 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US40 HWY over Eagle Tail Creek Drg built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US40 HWY over Eagle Tail Creek Drg 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 2024.
How much traffic does US40 HWY over Eagle Tail Creek Drg carry?
About 1,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US40 HWY over Eagle Tail Creek Drg?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US40 HWY over Eagle Tail Creek Drg?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.