US Bridges

150th Street over Cain Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 3.20 MI S of Marion Cl · Structure no. 999907700081201

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

150th Street over Cain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 150th Street over Cain Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 77 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries150th Street
CrossesCain Creek
Location3.20 MI S of Marion Cl
RouteCounty Highway 86
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04222, -96.85944
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
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 150th Street over Cain Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is 150th Street over Cain Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 150th Street over Cain Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 150th Street over Cain Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns 150th Street over Cain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.