US-160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek
GoodClark County, Kansas · 5.23 MI E US-283 Sjct · Structure no. 999916000130381
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 266 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,129
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,129 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2044. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-160 HWY over Little Sandy 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 US-160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 1,129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is US-160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US-160 HWY over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.