172nd RD over Trib. to Timber Creek
PoorPosted for loadCowley County, Kansas · 0.5S of Floral · Structure no. 000180865906660
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 115 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
172nd RD over Trib. to Timber Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying 172nd RD over Trib. to Timber Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 172nd RD over Trib. to Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.
What condition is 172nd RD over Trib. to 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does 172nd RD over Trib. to Timber Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 172nd RD over Trib. to Timber Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 172nd RD over Trib. to Timber Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.