US Bridges

K-187-HWY over Weyer Creek

Good

Nemaha County, Kansas · 2.78 MI N-Jct K9 · Structure no. 999918700660441

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
771
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-187-HWY over Weyer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-187-HWY over Weyer Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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.

It carries about 771 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 835 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 104 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK-187-HWY
CrossesWeyer Creek
Location2.78 MI N-Jct K9
RouteState Highway 187
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76528, -96.12639
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic771 (2023)
Projected traffic835 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 K-187-HWY over Weyer Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-187-HWY over Weyer 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K-187-HWY over Weyer Creek carry?

About 771 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K-187-HWY over Weyer Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns K-187-HWY over Weyer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.