US Bridges

160th Street over Trib. to Pawnee Creek

Good

Bourbon County, Kansas · 1.0W 2.8N of Pawnee Sta. · Structure no. 000061095006103

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th Street over Trib. to Pawnee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 160th Street over Trib. to Pawnee Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries160th Street
CrossesTrib. to Pawnee Creek
Location1.0W 2.8N of Pawnee Sta.
RouteCounty Highway 609
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74351, -94.81396
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 160th Street over Trib. to Pawnee Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th Street over Trib. to Pawnee 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 160th Street over Trib. to Pawnee Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 160th Street over Trib. to Pawnee Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 160th Street over Trib. to Pawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.