Rs 1630 over Timber Creek
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Kansas · 1.5N 2.5E of Wakefield · Structure no. 000000000140600
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 251 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 355
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 1630 over Timber Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1630 over Timber Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 355 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2042. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Rs 1630 over Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 1630 over Timber Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 1630 over Timber Creek carry?
About 355 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rs 1630 over Timber Creek?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 1630 over Timber Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.