US Bridges

Rd. 190 957.2-516 over Badger Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 7.2E 2.0N of Emporia · Structure no. 000560957205160

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. 190 957.2-516 over Badger Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. 190 957.2-516 over Badger Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. 190 957.2-516
CrossesBadger Creek
Location7.2E 2.0N of Emporia
RouteCounty Highway 5614
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.434, -96.05614
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rd. 190 957.2-516 over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. 190 957.2-516 over Badger 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rd. 190 957.2-516 over Badger Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rd. 190 957.2-516 over Badger Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. 190 957.2-516 over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.