US Bridges

US160 HWY over East Branch Bear Creek

Good

Clark County, Kansas · 5.71 MI W US-183 HWY · Structure no. 999916000130351

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over East Branch Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US160 HWY over East Branch Bear Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesEast Branch Bear Creek
Location5.71 MI W US-183 HWY
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19222, -99.75528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2023)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2044
Trucks29%
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 East Branch Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over East Branch Bear 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 East Branch Bear Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over East Branch Bear Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over East Branch Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.