US Bridges

16th. Rd.|rs 149 over Trib. to Long Creek

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · 16.0-R.2 · Structure no. 000000000160510

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
907
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th. Rd.|rs 149 over Trib. to Long Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 16th. Rd.|rs 149 over Trib. to Long Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 907 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries16th. Rd.|rs 149
CrossesTrib. to Long Creek
Location16.0-R.2
RouteCounty Highway 1935
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.25942, -95.6443
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic907 (2019)
Projected traffic1,090 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 16th. Rd.|rs 149 over Trib. to Long Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

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

About 907 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.