US Bridges

RD 190 (E.7-21.0) over Stream

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 5.0S of Americus · Structure no. 000560933705160

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 190 (E.7-21.0) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying RD 190 (E.7-21.0) over Stream in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 190 (E.7-21.0)
CrossesStream
Location5.0S of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.43411, -96.26708
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2007)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$61,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 190 (E.7-21.0) over Stream built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 190 (E.7-21.0) over Stream 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does RD 190 (E.7-21.0) over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD 190 (E.7-21.0) over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD 190 (E.7-21.0) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.