US Bridges

US160 HWY over Redhole Creek

Good

Clark County, Kansas · 8.90 MI E Sjct US283 · Structure no. 999916000130091

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,129
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Redhole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over Redhole Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,129 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesRedhole Creek
Location8.90 MI E Sjct US283
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyClark County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19306, -99.82083
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Redhole Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Redhole 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over Redhole Creek carry?

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

How long is US160 HWY over Redhole Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Redhole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.