K-148 Highway over Cottonwood Creek
GoodWashington County, Kansas · 2.97 MI N US-36 HWY · Structure no. 999914801010511
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,783
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-148 Highway over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-148 Highway over Cottonwood Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,783 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,893 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-148 Highway over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-148 Highway over Cottonwood Creek 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 Highway over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 1,783 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is K-148 Highway over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns K-148 Highway over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.