US Bridges

221st RD over Trib. to Timber Creek

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 2.6S 1.0E of Atlanta · Structure no. 000180885006586

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

221st RD over Trib. to Timber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 221st RD over Trib. to Timber Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries221st RD
CrossesTrib. to Timber Creek
Location2.6S 1.0E of Atlanta
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39538, -96.74913
Functional classRural Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 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 221st RD over Trib. to Timber Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 221st 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 221st RD over Trib. to Timber Creek carry?

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

How long is 221st RD over Trib. to Timber Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 221st RD over Trib. to Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.