K196 HWY over Rock Creek
FairButler County, Kansas · 11.60 MI SE Harvey Cl · Structure no. 999919600080621
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,539
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K196 HWY over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K196 HWY over Rock Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 97 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 1,539 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 71 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K196 HWY over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is K196 HWY 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does K196 HWY over Rock Creek carry?
About 1,539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is K196 HWY over Rock Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns K196 HWY over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.