US Bridges

W. 195th Rd. over Covert Creek

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 1.1E of Covert · Structure no. 000710663803985

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 195th Rd. over Covert Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. 195th Rd. over Covert Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW. 195th Rd.
CrossesCovert Creek
Location1.1E of Covert
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.28565, -98.79193
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W. 195th Rd. over Covert Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 195th Rd. over Covert 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W. 195th Rd. over Covert Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. 195th Rd. over Covert Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns W. 195th Rd. over Covert Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.