US Bridges

2nd. Rd. 160 over Spring Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 2.0S 4.1E of Leroy · Structure no. 000161015105680

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd. Rd. 160 over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd. Rd. 160 over Spring Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries2nd. Rd. 160
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.0S 4.1E of Leroy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05273, -95.53594
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 2nd. Rd. 160 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd. Rd. 160 over Spring 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 2nd. Rd. 160 over Spring Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 2nd. Rd. 160 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd. Rd. 160 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.