US Bridges

K148 HWY over Marsh Creek

Fair

Republic County, Kansas · 0.57 MI NE Jewell Coln · Structure no. 999914800790421

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K148 HWY over Marsh Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K148 HWY over Marsh Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2044. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK148 HWY
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location0.57 MI NE Jewell Coln
RouteState Highway 148
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69083, -97.93167
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is K148 HWY over Marsh 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 Marsh Creek carry?

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

How long is K148 HWY over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K148 HWY over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.