US Bridges

Ridge RD(20.9-S.0) over Little Timber Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.0S 3.9E of Winifred · Structure no. 000580917903360

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge RD(20.9-S.0) over Little Timber Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge RD(20.9-S.0) over Little Timber Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRidge RD(20.9-S.0)
CrossesLittle Timber Creek
Location2.0S 3.9E of Winifred
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74036, -96.40964
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Ridge RD(20.9-S.0) over Little Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge RD(20.9-S.0) over Little 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge RD(20.9-S.0) over Little Timber Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Ridge RD(20.9-S.0) over Little Timber Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge RD(20.9-S.0) over Little Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.