K161 HWY over Big Timber Creek
GoodCheyenne County, Kansas · 9.46 MI N US-36 · Structure no. 999916100120151
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 376
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K161 HWY over Big Timber Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K161 HWY over Big Timber Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K161 HWY over Big Timber Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is K161 HWY 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does K161 HWY over Big Timber Creek carry?
About 376 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is K161 HWY over Big Timber Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns K161 HWY over Big Timber Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.