US Bridges

Ave E over Trib. to Big Timber Ck.

Good

Rush County, Kansas · 1.0S 6.6W of Liebenthal · Structure no. 000000000830410

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
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 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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.

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 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAve E
CrossesTrib. to Big Timber Ck.
Location1.0S 6.6W of Liebenthal
RouteCounty Highway 587
StateKansas
Coordinates38.64034, -99.44056
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
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 closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ave E over Trib. to Big Timber Ck. built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 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 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.