US Bridges

190 Road (rs 1060) over Beaver Creek Tributary

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 2.0S 2.6W of Smith Center · Structure no. 000000000920056

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

About this bridge

190 Road (rs 1060) over Beaver Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 190 Road (rs 1060) over Beaver Creek Tributary 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.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries190 Road (rs 1060)
CrossesBeaver Creek Tributary
Location2.0S 2.6W of Smith Center
RouteCounty Highway 1060
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74157, -98.83398
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Tributary built?

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

What condition is 190 Road (rs 1060) over Beaver Creek Tributary 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 Tributary carry?

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

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

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.