US Bridges

US40 HWY over Eagle Trail Creek Drg

Good

Wallace County, Kansas · 0.94MI E Ejct K27 · Structure no. 999904001000031

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,222
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US40 HWY over Eagle Trail Creek Drg is a concrete culvert carrying US40 HWY over Eagle Trail Creek Drg in Wallace County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,222 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,679 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS40 HWY
CrossesEagle Trail Creek Drg
Location0.94MI E Ejct K27
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90194, -101.73222
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,222 (2023)
Projected traffic1,679 by 2044
Trucks24%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US40 HWY over Eagle Trail Creek Drg built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US40 HWY over Eagle Trail Creek Drg in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US40 HWY over Eagle Trail Creek Drg carry?

About 1,222 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US40 HWY over Eagle Trail Creek Drg?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US40 HWY over Eagle Trail Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.