US Bridges

US160 HWY over Keiger Creek

Fair

Clark County, Kansas · 3.58 MI E Sjct US283 · Structure no. 999916000130061

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,129
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Keiger Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US160 HWY over Keiger Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 1,129 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2044. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesKeiger Creek
Location3.58 MI E Sjct US283
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyClark County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19389, -99.91833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,129 (2023)
Projected traffic1,152 by 2044
Trucks32%
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 Keiger Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Keiger Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over Keiger Creek carry?

About 1,129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Keiger Creek?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Keiger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.