US Bridges

US-160 HWY over Neosho River

Fair

Cherokee County, Kansas · 0.66 MI E Labette Coln · Structure no. 999916000110931

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
434 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,888
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 HWY over Neosho River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-160 HWY over Neosho River 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 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.

It carries about 1,888 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,128 by 2044. The structure is 434 ft (132.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesNeosho River
Location0.66 MI E Labette Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.165, -95.06222
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length434 ft (132.4 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 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 built?

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

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

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

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

How long is US-160 HWY over Neosho River?

The structure is 434 ft (132.4 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over Neosho River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.