US Bridges

SE 190th over Rock Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 1.0N 4.0E of Latham · Structure no. 000000000080820

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 190th over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE 190th over Rock Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 190th
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.0N 4.0E of Latham
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54921, -96.57182
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 190th over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 190th over Rock 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SE 190th over Rock Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is SE 190th over Rock Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SE 190th over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.