US Bridges

US-160 Highway over Johns Creek

Good

Clark County, Kansas · .98 MI E Meade Coln · Structure no. 999916000130391

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 Highway over Johns Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-160 Highway over Johns 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2044. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-160 Highway
CrossesJohns Creek
Location.98 MI E Meade Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28528, -100.07389
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic408 by 2044
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 US-160 Highway over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-160 Highway over Johns 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 Highway over Johns Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is US-160 Highway over Johns Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 Highway over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.