US Bridges

Ave D/4th Street over Trib. to Big Timber Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Rush County, Kansas · E. Edge of Liebenthal · Structure no. 00000000083B020

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave D/4th Street over Trib. to Big Timber Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Ave D/4th Street over Trib. to Big Timber Ck. in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAve D/4th Street
CrossesTrib. to Big Timber Ck.
LocationE. Edge of Liebenthal
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65518, -99.31747
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2008)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 D/4th Street over Trib. to Big Timber Ck. built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave D/4th Street 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 D/4th Street over Trib. to Big Timber Ck. carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave D/4th Street over Trib. to Big Timber Ck.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Ave D/4th Street over Trib. to Big Timber Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.