US Bridges

Shetland RD|RS149 over Badger Creek

FairPosted for load

Coffey County, Kansas · S.0-9.5 · Structure no. 000000000160200

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shetland RD|RS149 over Badger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shetland RD|RS149 over Badger Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShetland RD|RS149
CrossesBadger Creek
LocationS.0-9.5
RouteCounty Highway 149
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16309, -95.62857
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2019)
Projected traffic440 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 Shetland RD|RS149 over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shetland RD|RS149 over Badger 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 Shetland RD|RS149 over Badger Creek carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shetland RD|RS149 over Badger Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Shetland RD|RS149 over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.