US Bridges

132nd RD over Timber Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 3.0N 2.0E of Winfield · Structure no. 000000000180820

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
845
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

132nd RD over Timber Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 132nd RD over Timber Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 845 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,015 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries132nd RD
CrossesTimber Creek
Location3.0N 2.0E of Winfield
RouteCounty Highway 1670
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28836, -96.97404
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic845 (2021)
Projected traffic1,015 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 132nd RD over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 132nd 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 132nd RD over Timber Creek carry?

About 845 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 132nd RD over Timber Creek?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 132nd RD over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.