K196 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage
FairButler County, Kansas · 5.93 MI E of Harvey Coln · Structure no. 999919600081451
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,796
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K196 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying K196 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,796 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,832 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 46 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K196 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is K196 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage 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 Dry Creek Drainage carry?
About 1,796 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is K196 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage?
The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K196 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.