US Bridges

Range Road over Timber Creek

Fair

Riley County, Kansas · 784-513 · Structure no. DAPFORRIL000900

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Range Road over Timber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Range Road over Timber Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRange Road
CrossesTimber Creek
Location784-513
StateKansas
Coordinates39.29233, -96.93053
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$7,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Road over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Range Road over Timber Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Range Road over Timber Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Range Road over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the Army.