US Bridges

K196 HWY over Dry Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 5.6 MI SE of Harvey Cl · Structure no. 999919600081921

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,796
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K196 HWY over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K196 HWY over Dry Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,796 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,832 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesK196 HWY
CrossesDry Creek
Location5.6 MI SE of Harvey Cl
RouteState Highway 196
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94222, -97.0525
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,796 (2023)
Projected traffic1,832 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K196 HWY over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is K196 HWY over Dry 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 K196 HWY over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,796 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is K196 HWY over Dry Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K196 HWY over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.