US Bridges

K-148 HWY over Coal Creek Drainage

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 5.70 MI E of US-81 · Structure no. 999914800790731

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-148 HWY over Coal Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-148 HWY over Coal Creek Drainage in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesK-148 HWY
CrossesCoal Creek Drainage
Location5.70 MI E of US-81
RouteState Highway 148
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69694, -97.55417
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 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 closed18.6 mi (30 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 HWY over Coal Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-148 HWY over Coal Creek Drainage 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 HWY over Coal Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is K-148 HWY over Coal Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns K-148 HWY over Coal Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.