US Bridges

Emmer Rd.|rs 148 over Dinner Creek

FairPosted for load

Coffey County, Kansas · E.0-3.9 · Structure no. 000000000160150

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmer Rd.|rs 148 over Dinner Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Emmer Rd.|rs 148 over Dinner Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEmmer Rd.|rs 148
CrossesDinner Creek
LocationE.0-3.9
RouteCounty Highway 148
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08139, -95.88562
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2019)
Projected traffic265 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Emmer Rd.|rs 148 over Dinner Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emmer Rd.|rs 148 over Dinner 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Emmer Rd.|rs 148 over Dinner Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Emmer Rd.|rs 148 over Dinner Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Emmer Rd.|rs 148 over Dinner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.