K-196 HWY over Four Mile Creek
GoodButler County, Kansas · 9.82 MI SE of Harvey Coln · Structure no. 999919600081771
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,539
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-196 HWY over Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-196 HWY over Four Mile Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,539 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-196 HWY over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-196 HWY over Four Mile 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does K-196 HWY over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 1,539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is K-196 HWY over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K-196 HWY over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.