US Bridges

190 Road (rs 1060) over Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 4.0S 0.5E of Bellaire · Structure no. 000000000920059

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190 Road (rs 1060) over Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 190 Road (rs 1060) over Oak 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries190 Road (rs 1060)
CrossesOak Creek
Location4.0S 0.5E of Bellaire
RouteCounty Highway 1060
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74131, -98.66264
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic35 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 Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190 Road (rs 1060) over Oak 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 February 2023.

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

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.