US Bridges

US-160 HWY over Neosho River Drainage

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 0.22 MI E Labette Coln · Structure no. 999916000110921

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
574 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,888
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 HWY over Neosho River Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-160 HWY over Neosho River Drainage in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 1,888 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,128 by 2044. The structure is 574 ft (175.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesNeosho River Drainage
Location0.22 MI E Labette Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.165, -95.07028
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length574 ft (175.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,888 (2023)
Projected traffic2,128 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Neosho River Drainage built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-160 HWY over Neosho River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US-160 HWY over Neosho River Drainage carry?

About 1,888 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-160 HWY over Neosho River Drainage?

The structure is 574 ft (175.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over Neosho River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.