US Bridges

Rs 566 | 190th RD over Republican Tributary

Fair

Cloud County, Kansas · 0.7N 4.4E of Concordia · Structure no. 000000000150374

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

About this bridge

Rs 566 | 190th RD over Republican Tributary is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 566 | 190th RD over Republican Tributary 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 566 | 190th RD
CrossesRepublican Tributary
Location0.7N 4.4E of Concordia
RouteCounty Highway 566
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58185, -97.57466
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$390,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 566 | 190th RD over Republican Tributary 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 Republican Tributary 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 566 | 190th RD over Republican Tributary carry?

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

How long is Rs 566 | 190th RD over Republican Tributary?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 566 | 190th RD over Republican Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.