K148 HWY over West Fork Elk Creek
GoodRepublic County, Kansas · 12.34 MI NE US 81 · Structure no. 999914800790701
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 246
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K148 HWY over West Fork Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K148 HWY over West Fork Elk Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K148 HWY over West Fork Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is K148 HWY over West Fork Elk 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 West Fork Elk Creek carry?
About 246 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is K148 HWY over West Fork Elk Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns K148 HWY over West Fork Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.