Trail Z81 & Z85 over Timber Creek
GoodPosted for loadRiley County, Kansas · 765-510 · Structure no. DAPFORRIL000901
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Trail Z81 & Z85 over Timber Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Trail Z81 & Z85 over Timber Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Trail Z81 & Z85 over Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Trail Z81 & Z85 over Timber Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Trail Z81 & Z85 over Timber Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Trail Z81 & Z85 over Timber Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Trail Z81 & Z85 over Timber Creek?
It is owned by the Army.