US Bridges

K149 HWY over West Fork Neosho River

Good

Morris County, Kansas · 3.76 MI N US56 · Structure no. 999914900640321

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K149 HWY over West Fork Neosho River is a concrete continuous slab carrying K149 HWY over West Fork Neosho River in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesK149 HWY
CrossesWest Fork Neosho River
Location3.76 MI N US56
RouteState Highway 149
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70556, -96.74194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2023)
Projected traffic267 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 K149 HWY over West Fork Neosho River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is K149 HWY over West Fork Neosho River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K149 HWY over West Fork Neosho River carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K149 HWY over West Fork Neosho River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K149 HWY over West Fork Neosho River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.