US Bridges

CR 220 over Branch of Big Timber Ck.

Good

Rush County, Kansas · 1.8S 2.5W of Liebenthal · Structure no. 000830601004885

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 220 over Branch of Big Timber Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying CR 220 over Branch of Big Timber Ck. in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 220
CrossesBranch of Big Timber Ck.
Location1.8S 2.5W of Liebenthal
RouteCounty Highway 8305
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63338, -99.36492
Functional classRural Minor 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2008)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 CR 220 over Branch of Big Timber Ck. built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 220 over Branch of 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 220 over Branch of Big Timber Ck. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 220 over Branch of Big Timber Ck.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 220 over Branch of Big Timber Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.