US Bridges

16th. Rd.|rs 148 over Trib. to Eagle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Coffey County, Kansas · 16.0-C.1 · Structure no. 000000000160190

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

About this bridge

16th. Rd.|rs 148 over Trib. to Eagle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 16th. Rd.|rs 148 over Trib. to Eagle Creek 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries16th. Rd.|rs 148
CrossesTrib. to Eagle Creek
Location16.0-C.1
RouteCounty Highway 148
StateKansas
Coordinates38.25969, -95.92056
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Trib. to Eagle Creek built?

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

What condition is 16th. Rd.|rs 148 over Trib. to Eagle 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 16th. Rd.|rs 148 over Trib. to Eagle Creek carry?

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

How long is 16th. Rd.|rs 148 over Trib. to Eagle Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 16th. Rd.|rs 148 over Trib. to Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.