US Bridges

Rs 1572 160th St. over Squaw Creek

Fair

Brown County, Kansas · 4.7S 2.4E of Robinson · Structure no. 000000000070052

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1572 160th St. over Squaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1572 160th St. over Squaw Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 1572 160th St.
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location4.7S 2.4E of Robinson
RouteCounty Highway 1572
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74022, -95.36189
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2016)
Projected traffic127 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rs 1572 160th St. over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1572 160th St. over Squaw Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 1572 160th St. over Squaw Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1572 160th St. over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1572 160th St. over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.