US Bridges

Ave I over Big Timber Creek

Fair

Rush County, Kansas · 3.0E of Mccracken · Structure no. 000830583904960

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave I over Big Timber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave I over Big Timber Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAve I
CrossesBig Timber Creek
Location3.0E of Mccracken
RouteCounty Highway 8308
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58206, -99.51475
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2008)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 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 I over Big Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave I over Big Timber Creek 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 I over Big Timber Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Ave I over Big Timber Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ave I over Big Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.