US Bridges

US160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Barber County, Kansas · 6.89 MI E Ejct US281 · Structure no. 999916000040131

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,252
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 1,252 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,303 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location6.89 MI E Ejct US281
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25333, -98.4725
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,252 (2023)
Projected traffic1,303 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,252 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.