FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

190 ROAD (RS 1060)

Carrying 190 ROAD (RS 1060) over BEAVER CREEK TRIBUTARY

2.0S 2.6W OF SMITH CENTER, Smith, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 190 ROAD (RS 1060)

The 190 ROAD (RS 1060) bridge in Smith, Kansas carries 190 ROAD (RS 1060) over BEAVER CREEK TRIBUTARY. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 125 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 190 ROAD (RS 1060) compares

▼ 8.2
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Kansas bridges
281
Bridges in Smith · 32 in Poor condition
190 ROAD (RS 1060) 20.9 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.3
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
125 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000920056

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 190 ROAD (RS 1060) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare 190 ROAD (RS 1060) against other structures in Smith and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for 190 ROAD (RS 1060)?

190 ROAD (RS 1060) in Smith, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 190 ROAD (RS 1060) inspected?

190 ROAD (RS 1060)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 125 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 190 ROAD (RS 1060) is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 190 ROAD (RS 1060)?

190 ROAD (RS 1060) has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 190 ROAD (RS 1060)?

190 ROAD (RS 1060) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 190 ROAD (RS 1060) and does age affect safety?

190 ROAD (RS 1060) was built in 1961, making it 65 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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