US Bridges

K148 HWY over Lost Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 11.29 MI NE Jewell Coln · Structure no. 999914800790311

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
378
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K148 HWY over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K148 HWY over Lost Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 378 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesK148 HWY
CrossesLost Creek
Location11.29 MI NE Jewell Coln
RouteState Highway 148
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69722, -97.73861
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2023)
Projected traffic386 by 2044
Trucks13%
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 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is K148 HWY over Lost 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does K148 HWY over Lost Creek carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K148 HWY over Lost Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K148 HWY over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.