US Bridges

US160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek Drg.

Good

Barber County, Kansas · 10.24 MI E Ejct US281 · Structure no. 999916000040171

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,077
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek Drg. is a concrete continuous slab carrying US160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek Drg. in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,121 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek Drg.
Location10.24 MI E Ejct US281
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25361, -98.41111
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (2023)
Projected traffic1,121 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Drg. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek Drg. 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 Drg. carry?

About 1,077 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek Drg.?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek Drg.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.