US Bridges

US-160 HWY over Brush Creek Drainage

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 13.50 MI E Labette Coln · Structure no. 999916000110581

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,340
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 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 4,340 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,509 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 269 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesBrush Creek Drainage
Location13.50 MI E Labette Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.17833, -94.83278
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width269 ft (81.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,340 (2023)
Projected traffic5,509 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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. It was reconstructed in 1998.

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 4,340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 269 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over Brush Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.