Local Rd. 56 over Big Timber Creek
GoodCheyenne County, Kansas · 17.0N of Bird City · Structure no. 000120371403000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Rd. 56 over Big Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local Rd. 56 over Big Timber Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Rd. 56 over Big Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local Rd. 56 over Big Timber Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Local Rd. 56 over Big Timber Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Local Rd. 56 over Big Timber Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Local Rd. 56 over Big Timber Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.