US Bridges

NW 160th over Wentworth Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 5.2W 2.0S of Burns · Structure no. 000080859305680

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 160th over Wentworth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 160th over Wentworth Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 60 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 160th
CrossesWentworth Creek
Location5.2W 2.0S of Burns
RouteCounty Highway 2975
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05712, -96.98367
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 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 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 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 Wentworth Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 160th over Wentworth 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 Wentworth Creek carry?

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

How long is NW 160th over Wentworth Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns NW 160th over Wentworth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.