US Bridges

Ave H over Big Timber Creek

FairPosted for load

Rush County, Kansas · 1.0N 4.9E of Mccracken · Structure no. 000830587904940

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave H over Big Timber Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave H over Big Timber Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAve H
CrossesBig Timber Creek
Location1.0N 4.9E of Mccracken
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59739, -99.47803
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating4.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2008)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave H over Big Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

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

About 15 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave H over Big Timber Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ave H over Big Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.