US Bridges

K161 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drg

Good

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 7.04 MI North of US-36 · Structure no. 999916100120091

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
376
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K161 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drg is a concrete culvert carrying K161 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drg in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesK161 HWY
CrossesBig Timber Creek Drg
Location7.04 MI North of US-36
RouteState Highway 161
StateKansas
Coordinates39.85889, -101.54083
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2023)
Projected traffic384 by 2044
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K161 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drg built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is K161 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drg 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does K161 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drg carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is K161 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drg?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K161 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.