US Bridges

261st RD over Timber Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 10.4N of Cambridge · Structure no. 000180893006487

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

261st RD over Timber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 261st RD over Timber Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries261st RD
CrossesTimber Creek
Location10.4N of Cambridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.46686, -96.67921
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic30 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 261st RD over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 261st 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 261st RD over Timber Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 261st RD over Timber Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 261st RD over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.