US Bridges

US-160 HWY over Brush Creek Drainage

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 12.98 Mie Lb Coln Ent Rt · Structure no. 999916000110561

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 HWY over Brush Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-160 HWY over Brush Creek Drainage in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 65 vehicles a day. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesBrush Creek Drainage
Location12.98 Mie Lb Coln Ent Rt
RouteCounty Highway 452
StateKansas
Coordinates37.17806, -94.8425
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-160 HWY over Brush Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-160 HWY over Brush Creek Drainage 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-160 HWY over Brush Creek Drainage carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is US-160 HWY over Brush Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over Brush Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.