US Bridges

US160 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage

Poor

Clark County, Kansas · 4.97 MI E US183 · Structure no. 999916000130151

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
646
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 646 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 646 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesBluff Creek Drainage
Location4.97 MI E US183
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyClark County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19194, -99.5625
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2023)
Projected traffic646 by 2044
Trucks43%
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 Bluff Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 646 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.