US Bridges

Emmer Rd.|rs 148 over Otter Creek

GoodPosted for load

Coffey County, Kansas · E.0-11.7 · Structure no. 000000000160170

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmer Rd.|rs 148 over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Emmer Rd.|rs 148 over Otter Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEmmer Rd.|rs 148
CrossesOtter Creek
LocationE.0-11.7
RouteCounty Highway 148
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19528, -95.88491
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed3.7 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 Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

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

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.