US Bridges

CR 200 over Big Timber Creek

Fair

Rush County, Kansas · 1.8S 4.5W of Liebenthal · Structure no. 000830597004888

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 over Big Timber Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 200 over Big Timber Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200
CrossesBig Timber Creek
Location1.8S 4.5W of Liebenthal
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.62849, -99.40195
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2008)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200 over Big Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200 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 CR 200 over Big Timber Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 over Big Timber Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 over Big Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.