US Bridges

160th St. over Hazel Creek

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 1.0N 0.5W of Willis · Structure no. 000071013503360

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th St. over Hazel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 160th St. over Hazel Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries160th St.
CrossesHazel Creek
Location1.0N 0.5W of Willis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.73998, -95.51722
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2016)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 St. over Hazel Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th St. over Hazel 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 160th St. over Hazel Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 160th St. over Hazel Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 160th St. over Hazel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.