US Bridges

US160 HWY over Andy Creek Drainage

Fair

Barber County, Kansas · 8.67 MI E Ejct US281 · Structure no. 999916000040151

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,252
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Andy Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over Andy Creek Drainage 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 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.

It carries about 1,252 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,303 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesAndy Creek Drainage
Location8.67 MI E Ejct US281
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25333, -98.44
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Andy Creek Drainage built?

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

What condition is US160 HWY over Andy Creek Drainage 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over Andy Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is US160 HWY over Andy Creek Drainage?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Andy Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.