US Bridges

S. 190th Ave. over Covert Creek

PoorPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.8W of Covert · Structure no. 000710659004029

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 190th Ave. over Covert Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. 190th Ave. over Covert Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesS. 190th Ave.
CrossesCovert Creek
Location2.0S 1.8W of Covert
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.25061, -98.84333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2020)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. 190th Ave. over Covert Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

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

About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.