US Bridges

K152 HWY over Middle Creek

Fair

Linn County, Kansas · 2.91 MI W JCT US 69 · Structure no. 999915200540291

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,719
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K152 HWY over Middle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K152 HWY over Middle Creek in Linn 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 6 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 2,719 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,065 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesK152 HWY
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location2.91 MI W JCT US 69
RouteState Highway 152
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.345, -94.73444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,719 (2023)
Projected traffic3,065 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K152 HWY over Middle Creek built?

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

What condition is K152 HWY over Middle 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does K152 HWY over Middle Creek carry?

About 2,719 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is K152 HWY over Middle Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K152 HWY over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.