US Bridges

K161 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drg

Fair

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 8.98 MI North of US-36 · Structure no. 999916100120101

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 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 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesK161 HWY
CrossesBig Timber Creek Drg
Location8.98 MI North of US-36
RouteState Highway 161
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.88667, -101.54139
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed11.2 mi (18 km)
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 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 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 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K161 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.