US Bridges

K148 HWY over Spring Creek

Fair

Washington County, Kansas · 7.73 MI N K9 · Structure no. 999914801010191

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
584
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K148 HWY over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K148 HWY over Spring Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 6 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 584 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesK148 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek
Location7.73 MI N K9
RouteState Highway 148
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81778, -96.8625
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic584 (2023)
Projected traffic868 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is K148 HWY over Spring 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K148 HWY over Spring Creek carry?

About 584 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K148 HWY over Spring Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns K148 HWY over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.