US Bridges

CR 180 over Trib. to Big Timber Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Rush County, Kansas · 5.9N of Hargrave · Structure no. 000000000830530

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 180 over Trib. to Big Timber Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying CR 180 over Trib. to Big Timber Ck. in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 180
CrossesTrib. to Big Timber Ck.
Location5.9N of Hargrave
RouteCounty Highway 1442
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63947, -99.43884
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2008)
Projected traffic50 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 180 over Trib. to Big Timber Ck. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 180 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 CR 180 over Trib. to Big Timber Ck. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 180 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) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 180 over Trib. to Big Timber Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.