US Bridges

190 Road over East Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 2.0S 2.6W of Athol · Structure no. 000920647403360

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190 Road over East Cedar Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying 190 Road over East Cedar Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries190 Road
CrossesEast Cedar Creek
Location2.0S 2.6W of Athol
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74183, -98.96611
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 190 Road over East Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190 Road over East 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 March 2024.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 190 Road over East Cedar Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 190 Road over East Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.