US Bridges

211th RD over Timber Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 3.5S of Atlanta · Structure no. 000000000180020

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

211th RD over Timber Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 211th RD over Timber Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries211th RD
CrossesTimber Creek
Location3.5S of Atlanta
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3817, -96.77049
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2021)
Projected traffic580 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 211th RD over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is 211th RD over Timber Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 211th RD over Timber Creek carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 211th RD over Timber Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 211th RD over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.