US Bridges

Local Rd. 190 over Cow Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 2.3S of Pittsburg · Structure no. 000191107006603

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 190 over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 190 over Cow Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 190
CrossesCow Creek
Location2.3S of Pittsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.37895, -94.70519
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2013)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Local Rd. 190 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 190 over Cow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 190 over Cow Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 190 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 190 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.