US Bridges

NW 160th over Henry Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 1.0E of Elbing · Structure no. 000080845505680

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 160th over Henry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 160th over Henry Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 160th
CrossesHenry Creek
Location1.0E of Elbing
RouteCounty Highway 803
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05816, -97.1069
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 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 traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 160th over Henry Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 160th over Henry 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NW 160th over Henry Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NW 160th over Henry Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NW 160th over Henry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.