US Bridges

23rd RD (22.0-Q.1) over Trib. Little Timber Crk.

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 4.0N 3.0W of Vliets · Structure no. 000580921003321

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd RD (22.0-Q.1) over Trib. Little Timber Crk. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 23rd RD (22.0-Q.1) over Trib. Little Timber Crk. in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries23rd RD (22.0-Q.1)
CrossesTrib. Little Timber Crk.
Location4.0N 3.0W of Vliets
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76796, -96.38911
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 23rd RD (22.0-Q.1) over Trib. Little Timber Crk. built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd RD (22.0-Q.1) over Trib. Little Timber Crk. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 23rd RD (22.0-Q.1) over Trib. Little Timber Crk. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 23rd RD (22.0-Q.1) over Trib. Little Timber Crk.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd RD (22.0-Q.1) over Trib. Little Timber Crk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.