US Bridges

Rs 552 140th RD over Branch Owl Creek

FairPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 011 5.4W 3.0N JCT US75&54 · Structure no. 000000001040011

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 552 140th RD over Branch Owl Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 552 140th RD over Branch Owl Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 552 140th RD
CrossesBranch Owl Creek
Location011 5.4W 3.0N JCT US75&54
RouteCounty Highway 552
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92344, -95.836
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2019)
Projected traffic78 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 552 140th RD over Branch Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 552 140th RD over Branch Owl 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 552 140th RD over Branch Owl Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rs 552 140th RD over Branch Owl Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 552 140th RD over Branch Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.