US Bridges

K19 HWY over Pickle Creek

Fair

Pawnee County, Kansas · 5.59 MI E K19SPUR · Structure no. 999901900730221

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,067
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K19 HWY over Pickle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K19 HWY over Pickle Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 1,067 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,089 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK19 HWY
CrossesPickle Creek
Location5.59 MI E K19SPUR
RouteState Highway 19
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16, -98.99667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,067 (2023)
Projected traffic1,089 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K19 HWY over Pickle Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is K19 HWY over Pickle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does K19 HWY over Pickle Creek carry?

About 1,067 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is K19 HWY over Pickle Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K19 HWY over Pickle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.