US160 HWY over Bitter Creek
GoodBarber County, Kansas · 13.59 MI E Comanche Coln · Structure no. 999916000040471
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 677
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US160 HWY over Bitter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US160 HWY over Bitter Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 677 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 794 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US160 HWY over Bitter Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US160 HWY over Bitter 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 Bitter Creek carry?
About 677 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is US160 HWY over Bitter Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US160 HWY over Bitter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.