K-196 Highway over Wildcat Creek
GoodHarvey County, Kansas · 5.57 MI E I-135 · Structure no. 999919600401011
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,627
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-196 Highway over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-196 Highway over Wildcat Creek 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 2,627 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,081 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-196 Highway over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-196 Highway over Wildcat 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does K-196 Highway over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 2,627 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is K-196 Highway over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K-196 Highway over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.