US Bridges

K148 HWY over Turkey Creek

Fair

Republic County, Kansas · 8.47 MI NE US81 · Structure no. 999914800790411

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
246
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K148 HWY over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K148 HWY over Turkey Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 246 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK148 HWY
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location8.47 MI NE US81
RouteState Highway 148
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71139, -97.52139
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is K148 HWY over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does K148 HWY over Turkey Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K148 HWY over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns K148 HWY over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.