US Bridges

K148 HWY over Cedar Creek

Fair

Washington County, Kansas · 1.68 MI N US36 · Structure no. 999914801010201

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,783
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K148 HWY over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K148 HWY over Cedar Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,783 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,893 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK148 HWY
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.68 MI N US36
RouteState Highway 148
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.86611, -96.86222
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,783 (2023)
Projected traffic1,893 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is K148 HWY over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,783 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is K148 HWY over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns K148 HWY over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.