US Bridges

190 Road (rs 1060) over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 2.0S 3.1W Smith Center · Structure no. 000000000920055

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190 Road (rs 1060) over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 190 Road (rs 1060) over Beaver Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries190 Road (rs 1060)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.0S 3.1W Smith Center
RouteCounty Highway 1060
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74158, -98.84269
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic145 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 190 Road (rs 1060) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190 Road (rs 1060) over Beaver 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 190 Road (rs 1060) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 190 Road (rs 1060) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 190 Road (rs 1060) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.