US Bridges

US160 HWY over Nescatunga Creek Drg

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Comanche County, Kansas · 6.59 MI E US183 · Structure no. 999916000170081

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
359
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Nescatunga Creek Drg is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over Nescatunga Creek Drg in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesNescatunga Creek Drg
Location6.59 MI E US183
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyComanche County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28111, -99.20917
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2023)
Projected traffic374 by 2044
Trucks60%
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 Nescatunga Creek Drg built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Nescatunga Creek Drg 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over Nescatunga Creek Drg carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Nescatunga Creek Drg?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Nescatunga Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.