US Bridges

US160 HWY over Cedar Creek

Good

Barber County, Kansas · 3.97 MI W Wjct US281 · Structure no. 999916000040481

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
677
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US160 HWY over Cedar 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 311 ft (94.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesCedar Creek
Location3.97 MI W Wjct US281
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.27528, -98.67
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length311 ft (94.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic677 (2023)
Projected traffic794 by 2044
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 677 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.