US Bridges

111th RD over Trib. to Timber Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 3.3W 0.2N of New Salem · Structure no. 000000000180490

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

111th RD over Trib. to Timber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 111th RD over Trib. to Timber Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries111th RD
CrossesTrib. to Timber Creek
Location3.3W 0.2N of New Salem
RouteCounty Highway 166
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31969, -96.95656
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic420 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 111th RD over Trib. to Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 111th RD over Trib. to 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 111th RD over Trib. to Timber Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 111th RD over Trib. to Timber Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns 111th RD over Trib. to Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.