US Bridges

Ave E over Trib. to Big Timber Ck.

Fair

Rush County, Kansas · 1.0S 7.2W of Liebenthal · Structure no. 000000000830400

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
355
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 1932 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 93 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve E
CrossesTrib. to Big Timber Ck.
Location1.0S 7.2W of Liebenthal
RouteCounty Highway 587
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.64021, -99.45174
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2008)
Projected traffic450 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

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

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

About 355 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 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.