US Bridges

82nd RD over Trib. to Timber Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.2W of Flora · Structure no. 000000000180510

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

82nd RD over Trib. to Timber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 82nd 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,105 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries82nd RD
CrossesTrib. to Timber Creek
Location1.0N 1.2W of Flora
RouteCounty Highway 167
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36059, -96.93694
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2021)
Projected traffic1,105 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 82nd RD over Trib. to Timber Creek built?

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

What condition is 82nd RD over Trib. to 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 82nd RD over Trib. to Timber Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 82nd RD over Trib. to Timber Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 82nd RD over Trib. to Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.