US Bridges

140th Rd. over Branch of Owl Creek

FairPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 260 3.0N 3.2E US54&75 JCT · Structure no. 001040999205860

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140th Rd. over Branch of Owl Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 140th Rd. over Branch of Owl Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries140th Rd.
CrossesBranch of Owl Creek
Location260 3.0N 3.2E US54&75 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92261, -95.68008
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic48 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 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 140th Rd. over Branch of Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140th Rd. over Branch of 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 140th Rd. over Branch of Owl Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 140th Rd. over Branch of Owl Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 140th Rd. over Branch of Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.