SE 160th over S Branch Hickory Creek
FairPosted for loadButler County, Kansas · 1.8E 4.0N of Latham · Structure no. 000080899806320
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SE 160th over S Branch Hickory Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 160th over S Branch Hickory Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SE 160th over S Branch Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SE 160th over S Branch Hickory 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 SE 160th over S Branch Hickory Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SE 160th over S Branch Hickory Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SE 160th over S Branch Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.