US Bridges

RD 190 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 3.5W Co. Line 7.0S K-4 · Structure no. 000680569505020

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 190 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RD 190 over Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 190
CrossesCreek
Location3.5W Co. Line 7.0S K-4
RouteCounty Highway 6804
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53851, -99.65056
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 190 over Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RD 190 over Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 190 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RD 190 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.