US Bridges

Main Street over Ex-Loop of Timber Creek

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 3rd. Ave. & Main St. · Structure no. 530900180000002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Ex-Loop of Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Ex-Loop of 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesEx-Loop of Timber Creek
Location3rd. Ave. & Main St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24781, -96.99736
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2018)
Projected traffic900 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Main Street over Ex-Loop of Timber Creek built?

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

What condition is Main Street over Ex-Loop of 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 Main Street over Ex-Loop of Timber Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Ex-Loop of Timber Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Ex-Loop of Timber Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.