US Bridges

190 Road (rs 1060) over Spring Creek

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.9E of Smith Center · Structure no. 000000000920057

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190 Road (rs 1060) over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 190 Road (rs 1060) over Spring Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries190 Road (rs 1060)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.0S 0.9E of Smith Center
RouteCounty Highway 1060
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74169, -98.77147
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic75 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190 Road (rs 1060) over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

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

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.