1900 Road over Big Timber Creek
PoorPosted for loadDecatur County, Kansas · 7.4N 1.8E of Dresden · Structure no. 000200495003368
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
1900 Road over Big Timber Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1900 Road over Big Timber Creek in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1900 Road over Big Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 1900 Road over Big 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 1900 Road over Big Timber Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is 1900 Road over Big Timber Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 1900 Road over Big Timber Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.