US Bridges

NW 160th over Whitewater River

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 5.6E of Elbing · Structure no. 000080855205680

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 160th over Whitewater River is a concrete culvert carrying NW 160th over Whitewater River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 160th
CrossesWhitewater River
Location5.6E of Elbing
RouteCounty Highway 2945
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05739, -97.02219
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic55 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 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 NW 160th over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 160th over Whitewater River 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 Whitewater River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NW 160th over Whitewater River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns NW 160th over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.