US Bridges

K-156 Highway over Cocklebur Creek

Good

Pawnee County, Kansas · 13.62 MI E Hodgeman Coln · Structure no. 999915600730321

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,949
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-156 Highway over Cocklebur Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-156 Highway over Cocklebur Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,378 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-156 Highway
CrossesCocklebur Creek
Location13.62 MI E Hodgeman Coln
RouteState Highway 156
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18944, -99.32306
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2023)
Projected traffic2,378 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 K-156 Highway over Cocklebur Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-156 Highway over Cocklebur 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does K-156 Highway over Cocklebur Creek carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is K-156 Highway over Cocklebur Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-156 Highway over Cocklebur Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.