US Bridges

K148 HWY over West Fork Creek Drg

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 12.19 MI NE US 81 · Structure no. 999914800790721

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
246
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K148 HWY over West Fork Creek Drg is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K148 HWY over West Fork Creek Drg 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 8 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 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesK148 HWY
CrossesWest Fork Creek Drg
Location12.19 MI NE US 81
RouteState Highway 148
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71167, -97.45194
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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 K148 HWY over West Fork Creek Drg built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is K148 HWY over West Fork Creek Drg 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 Creek Drg carry?

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

How long is K148 HWY over West Fork Creek Drg?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K148 HWY over West Fork Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.