US Bridges

Trefoil Rd|rs 149 over Trib. to Long Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · T.0-21.8 · Structure no. 000000000160230

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trefoil Rd|rs 149 over Trib. to Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Trefoil Rd|rs 149 over Trib. to Long Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTrefoil Rd|rs 149
CrossesTrib. to Long Creek
LocationT.0-21.8
RouteCounty Highway 149
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34399, -95.60033
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2019)
Projected traffic635 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 Trefoil Rd|rs 149 over Trib. to Long Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trefoil Rd|rs 149 over Trib. to Long 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 Trefoil Rd|rs 149 over Trib. to Long Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Trefoil Rd|rs 149 over Trib. to Long Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Trefoil Rd|rs 149 over Trib. to Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.