US Bridges

181st RD over Timber Creek

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 3.0E 0.7S of Wilmot · Structure no. 000180877006627

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

181st RD over Timber Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 181st RD over Timber Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries181st RD
CrossesTimber Creek
Location3.0E 0.7S of Wilmot
RouteCounty Highway 1823
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36586, -96.82506
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 181st RD over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 181st RD over 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 181st RD over Timber Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 181st RD over Timber Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 181st RD over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.