US Bridges

K82 HWY over Timber Creek

Fair

Riley County, Kansas · 2.68 MI N Njct US77 · Structure no. 999908200810351

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,190
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K82 HWY over Timber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K82 HWY over Timber Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesK82 HWY
CrossesTimber Creek
Location2.68 MI N Njct US77
RouteState Highway 82
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.34583, -96.92306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2023)
Projected traffic1,635 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K82 HWY over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is K82 HWY over Timber Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K82 HWY over Timber Creek carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K82 HWY over Timber Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns K82 HWY over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.