US Bridges

192nd RD over Silver Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.0E of Tisdale · Structure no. 000180875106860

Built
1890
135 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

192nd RD over Silver Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying 192nd RD over Silver Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries192nd RD
CrossesSilver Creek
Location3.0S 1.0E of Tisdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.20089, -96.84228
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating9.6 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 192nd RD over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.

What condition is 192nd RD over Silver Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 192nd RD over Silver Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 192nd RD over Silver Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 192nd RD over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.