RD Dd over Big Timber Creek
PoorPosted for loadNess County, Kansas · 0.2N K-4 6.0W Co. Line · Structure no. 000680565004868
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD Dd over Big Timber Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD Dd over Big Timber Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD Dd over Big Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD Dd 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does RD Dd over Big Timber Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RD Dd over Big Timber Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns RD Dd over Big Timber Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.