US Bridges

E. 190th S. over Trib to Middle Bitter CR

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 5.0 S 0.2 E of Ashton · Structure no. 000960831207120

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 190th S. over Trib to Middle Bitter CR is a steel culvert carrying E. 190th S. over Trib to Middle Bitter CR in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 190th S.
CrossesTrib to Middle Bitter CR
Location5.0 S 0.2 E of Ashton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.01342, -97.23522
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 E. 190th S. over Trib to Middle Bitter CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 190th S. over Trib to Middle Bitter CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E. 190th S. over Trib to Middle Bitter CR carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is E. 190th S. over Trib to Middle Bitter CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E. 190th S. over Trib to Middle Bitter CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.