US Bridges

Rs 190 F21-E5 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 650 1700 Ave · Structure no. 000000000210390

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
715
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 190 F21-E5 over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 190 F21-E5 over Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 715 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 858 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 190 F21-E5
CrossesCreek
Location650 1700 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 190
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84211, -97.27132
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2011)
Projected traffic858 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 190 F21-E5 over Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 190 F21-E5 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 190 F21-E5 over Creek carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 190 F21-E5 over Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 190 F21-E5 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.