US Bridges

16th. Rd.|rs 149 over Long Creek

GoodPosted for load

Coffey County, Kansas · 16.0-Q.7 · Structure no. 000000000160500

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th. Rd.|rs 149 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 16th. Rd.|rs 149 over Long Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries16th. Rd.|rs 149
CrossesLong Creek
Location16.0-Q.7
RouteCounty Highway 1935
StateKansas
Coordinates38.25936, -95.65353
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 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 traffic910 (2019)
Projected traffic1,095 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 149 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th. Rd.|rs 149 over 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 16th. Rd.|rs 149 over Long Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 16th. Rd.|rs 149 over Long Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 16th. Rd.|rs 149 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.