US Bridges

Fauna Rd.|rs 148 over Trib. to Otter Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · F.0-13.1 · Structure no. 000000000160620

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fauna Rd.|rs 148 over Trib. to Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fauna Rd.|rs 148 over Trib. to Otter Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFauna Rd.|rs 148
CrossesTrib. to Otter Creek
LocationF.0-13.1
RouteCounty Highway 148
StateKansas
Coordinates38.21537, -95.86619
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2019)
Projected traffic305 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 Fauna Rd.|rs 148 over Trib. to Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fauna Rd.|rs 148 over Trib. to Otter 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 Fauna Rd.|rs 148 over Trib. to Otter Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fauna Rd.|rs 148 over Trib. to Otter Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Fauna Rd.|rs 148 over Trib. to Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.