US Bridges

160th St. over South Fork Wolf River

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Kansas · 1.3E 4.5N of Everest · Structure no. 000071025803360

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th St. over South Fork Wolf River is a steel truss - thru carrying 160th St. over South Fork Wolf River in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries160th St.
CrossesSouth Fork Wolf River
Location1.3E 4.5N of Everest
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74011, -95.39973
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic22 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 160th St. over South Fork Wolf River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th St. over South Fork Wolf River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 160th St. over South Fork Wolf River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 160th St. over South Fork Wolf River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 160th St. over South Fork Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.