US Bridges

190th over Jeff Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 3.6N 4.1W of Valley Falls · Structure no. 000000000440022

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190th over Jeff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 190th over Jeff Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries190th
CrossesJeff Creek
Location3.6N 4.1W of Valley Falls
RouteCounty Highway 1279
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39048, -95.54531
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 190th over Jeff Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190th over Jeff 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 190th over Jeff Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 190th over Jeff Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 190th over Jeff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.