US Bridges

W. 190th Dr. over Tributary to Twin Creek

FairPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 1.0N 8.0E of Covert · Structure no. 000710677603980

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 190th Dr. over Tributary to Twin Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 190th Dr. over Tributary to Twin Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 190th Dr.
CrossesTributary to Twin Creek
Location1.0N 8.0E of Covert
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.2921, -98.6654
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic30 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 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 W. 190th Dr. over Tributary to Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 190th Dr. over Tributary to Twin 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W. 190th Dr. over Tributary to Twin Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. 190th Dr. over Tributary to Twin Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W. 190th Dr. over Tributary to Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.