US Bridges

K-148 HWY over Parsons Creek Drainage

Good

Washington County, Kansas · 6.34 MI E of Rp/Ws Coln · Structure no. 999914801010471

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
493
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-148 HWY over Parsons Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-148 HWY over Parsons Creek Drainage in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 493 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK-148 HWY
CrossesParsons Creek Drainage
Location6.34 MI E of Rp/Ws Coln
RouteState Highway 148
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71167, -97.24917
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2023)
Projected traffic602 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Parsons Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-148 HWY over Parsons 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K-148 HWY over Parsons Creek Drainage carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns K-148 HWY over Parsons Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.