US Bridges

Pawnee (21.0-Q.5) over Little Timber Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 0.5S 4.0E of Winifred · Structure no. 000580919003325

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pawnee (21.0-Q.5) over Little Timber Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Pawnee (21.0-Q.5) over Little Timber Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPawnee (21.0-Q.5)
CrossesLittle Timber Creek
Location0.5S 4.0E of Winifred
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76226, -96.40827
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating4.5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$305,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pawnee (21.0-Q.5) over Little Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pawnee (21.0-Q.5) over Little 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pawnee (21.0-Q.5) over Little Timber Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Pawnee (21.0-Q.5) over Little Timber Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pawnee (21.0-Q.5) over Little Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.