US Bridges

Ave E over Trib. to Big Timber Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Rush County, Kansas · 4.0N 0.7E of Mccracken · Structure no. 000000000830350

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave E over Trib. to Big Timber Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Ave E over Trib. to Big Timber Ck. in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAve E
CrossesTrib. to Big Timber Ck.
Location4.0N 0.7E of Mccracken
RouteCounty Highway 587
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.64034, -99.55645
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2008)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave E over Trib. to Big Timber Ck. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave E over Trib. to Big Timber Ck. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ave E over Trib. to Big Timber Ck. carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave E over Trib. to Big Timber Ck.?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ave E over Trib. to Big Timber Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.