US Bridges

US160 HWY over Walnut Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Kansas · 1.65 MI W Barber Coln · Structure no. 999916000170101

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
359
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US160 HWY over Walnut Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 359 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.65 MI W Barber Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyComanche County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28083, -99.03278
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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 US160 HWY over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over Walnut Creek carry?

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

How long is US160 HWY over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.