US Bridges

K-196 Highway over W Br Whitewater Riv

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · Harvey/Butler Coln · Structure no. 999919600400881

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,401
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-196 Highway over W Br Whitewater Riv is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-196 Highway over W Br Whitewater Riv in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,401 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,499 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-196 Highway
CrossesW Br Whitewater Riv
LocationHarvey/Butler Coln
RouteState Highway 196
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95639, -97.1525
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,401 (2023)
Projected traffic2,499 by 2044
Trucks17%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-196 Highway over W Br Whitewater Riv built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-196 Highway over W Br Whitewater Riv 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does K-196 Highway over W Br Whitewater Riv carry?

About 2,401 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is K-196 Highway over W Br Whitewater Riv?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-196 Highway over W Br Whitewater Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.