US Bridges

190 Road over Sawmill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 2.0S 8.0W of Larned · Structure no. 000730613005548

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190 Road over Sawmill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 190 Road over Sawmill Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries190 Road
CrossesSawmill Creek
Location2.0S 8.0W of Larned
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14903, -99.24078
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$390,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 190 Road over Sawmill Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is 190 Road over Sawmill 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 190 Road over Sawmill Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 190 Road over Sawmill Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 190 Road over Sawmill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.