US Bridges

K148 HWY over Lost Creek Drainage

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 10.02 MI NE Jewell Coln · Structure no. 999914800790301

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K148 HWY over Lost Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K148 HWY over Lost Creek Drainage in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesK148 HWY
CrossesLost Creek Drainage
Location10.02 MI NE Jewell Coln
RouteState Highway 148
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69722, -97.7625
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2023)
Projected traffic158 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 K148 HWY over Lost Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is K148 HWY over Lost Creek Drainage 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does K148 HWY over Lost Creek Drainage carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is K148 HWY over Lost Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns K148 HWY over Lost Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.