US Bridges

K-148 Highway over East Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 7.89 MI NE US-81 · Structure no. 999914800790641

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-148 Highway over East Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-148 Highway over East Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-148 Highway
CrossesEast Creek
Location7.89 MI NE US-81
RouteState Highway 148
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71139, -97.5325
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 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-148 Highway over East Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-148 Highway over East 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 K-148 Highway over East Creek carry?

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

How long is K-148 Highway over East Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-148 Highway over East Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.