US Bridges

US160 HWY over Indian Creek Drainage

Good

Clark County, Kansas · 3.07 MI E Meade Coln · Structure no. 999916000130031

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Indian Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over Indian Creek Drainage in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesIndian Creek Drainage
Location3.07 MI E Meade Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.285, -100.03611
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic408 by 2044
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US160 HWY over Indian Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Indian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over Indian Creek Drainage carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Indian Creek Drainage?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Indian Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.