US Bridges

Timber Rd. over Squaw Creek

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Kansas · 3.5E 4.3N of Everest · Structure no. 000071031003347

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timber Rd. over Squaw Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Timber Rd. over Squaw Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTimber Rd.
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location3.5E 4.3N of Everest
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74736, -95.35844
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2016)
Projected traffic33 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Timber Rd. over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Timber Rd. over Squaw 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Timber Rd. over Squaw Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Timber Rd. over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Timber Rd. over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.