US Bridges

16th. Rd.|rs 148 over Jacobs Cr.

FairPosted for load

Coffey County, Kansas · 16.0-D.8 · Structure no. 000000000160180

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th. Rd.|rs 148 over Jacobs Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying 16th. Rd.|rs 148 over Jacobs Cr. in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries16th. Rd.|rs 148
CrossesJacobs Cr.
Location16.0-D.8
RouteCounty Highway 148
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.25961, -95.88737
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic240 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 16th. Rd.|rs 148 over Jacobs Cr. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th. Rd.|rs 148 over Jacobs Cr. 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 16th. Rd.|rs 148 over Jacobs Cr. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 16th. Rd.|rs 148 over Jacobs Cr.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 16th. Rd.|rs 148 over Jacobs Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.