US Bridges

US-160 Highway over Cherry Creek Drainage

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 5.89 MI E Labette Coln · Structure no. 999916000111161

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,586
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 Highway over Cherry Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-160 Highway over Cherry Creek Drainage 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 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-160 Highway
CrossesCherry Creek Drainage
Location5.89 MI E Labette Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.17972, -94.97083
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,586 (2023)
Projected traffic2,801 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Highway over Cherry Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-160 Highway over Cherry 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US-160 Highway over Cherry Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,586 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-160 Highway over Cherry Creek Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 Highway over Cherry Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.