US Bridges

190 Road (rs 1060) over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 2.5S 1.1E of Smith Center · Structure no. 000000000920058

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 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 continuous tee beam carrying 190 Road (rs 1060) over Spring Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 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)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.5S 1.1E of Smith Center
RouteCounty Highway 1060
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74169, -98.76617
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 1957, making it 68 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 2023.

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 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.