US Bridges

Rs 566 | 190th RD over Oak Creek

Poor

Cloud County, Kansas · 0.5N 4.4E of Concordia · Structure no. 000000000150373

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 566 | 190th RD over Oak Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 566 | 190th RD over Oak Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 125 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRs 566 | 190th RD
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.5N 4.4E of Concordia
RouteCounty Highway 566
StateKansas
Coordinates39.57891, -97.57462
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$410,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 566 | 190th RD over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Rs 566 | 190th RD over Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 566 | 190th RD over Oak Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 566 | 190th RD over Oak Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 566 | 190th RD over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.