US-160 Highway over Cherry Creek
GoodCherokee County, Kansas · 5.74 MI E Labette Coln · Structure no. 999916000111151
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,586
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-160 Highway over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-160 Highway over Cherry Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,586 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,801 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-160 Highway over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-160 Highway over Cherry Creek 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 Highway over Cherry Creek carry?
About 2,586 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US-160 Highway over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-160 Highway over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.