US Bridges

K196 HWY over Diamond Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 6.72 MI SE of Harvey Cl · Structure no. 999919600081941

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

About this bridge

K196 HWY over Diamond Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K196 HWY over Diamond 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 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesK196 HWY
CrossesDiamond Creek
Location6.72 MI SE of Harvey Cl
RouteState Highway 196
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.93889, -97.03222
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 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 Diamond Creek built?

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

What condition is K196 HWY over Diamond 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 Diamond Creek carry?

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

How long is K196 HWY over Diamond Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K196 HWY over Diamond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.