US Bridges

Ave E over Big Timber Creek

Good

Rush County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.3W of Liebenthal · Structure no. 000000000830430

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave E over Big Timber Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave E over Big Timber Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAve E
CrossesBig Timber Creek
Location1.0S 0.3W of Liebenthal
RouteCounty Highway 587
StateKansas
Coordinates38.64069, -99.32478
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2008)
Projected traffic570 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Big Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave E over Big 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ave E over Big Timber Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave E over Big Timber Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ave E over Big Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.