US Bridges

Emmer Rd.|rs 148 over North Fork Big Creek

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · E.0-8.1 · Structure no. 000000000160160

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmer Rd.|rs 148 over North Fork Big Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Emmer Rd.|rs 148 over North Fork Big Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEmmer Rd.|rs 148
CrossesNorth Fork Big Creek
LocationE.0-8.1
RouteCounty Highway 148
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.1435, -95.88544
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2019)
Projected traffic730 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 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 North Fork Big Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emmer Rd.|rs 148 over North Fork Big 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 North Fork Big Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Emmer Rd.|rs 148 over North Fork Big Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Emmer Rd.|rs 148 over North Fork Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.