US Bridges

S. 190th Ave. over Kill Creek

FairPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 7.2N 1.7W of Covert · Structure no. 000710659003848

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 190th Ave. over Kill Creek is a masonry culvert carrying S. 190th Ave. over Kill Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS. 190th Ave.
CrossesKill Creek
Location7.2N 1.7W of Covert
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.38331, -98.84081
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. 190th Ave. over Kill Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. 190th Ave. over Kill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S. 190th Ave. over Kill Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S. 190th Ave. over Kill Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S. 190th Ave. over Kill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.