US Bridges

NW 160th over Branch of Henry Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 2.5E of Elbing · Structure no. 000080849005680

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 160th over Branch of Henry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 160th over Branch of Henry Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 63 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 160th
CrossesBranch of Henry Creek
Location2.5E of Elbing
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05759, -97.07913
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$97,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 160th over Branch of Henry Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is NW 160th over Branch of Henry 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 NW 160th over Branch of Henry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW 160th over Branch of Henry Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NW 160th over Branch of Henry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.