US Bridges

190 Road over Middle Cedar Creek

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.0E of Kensington · Structure no. 000920641903360

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190 Road over Middle Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 190 Road over Middle Cedar Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 115 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries190 Road
CrossesMiddle Cedar Creek
Location1.5S 1.0E of Kensington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74193, -99.0122
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 over Middle Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is 190 Road over Middle Cedar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 190 Road over Middle Cedar Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 190 Road over Middle Cedar Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 190 Road over Middle Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.