US Bridges

US160 HWY over Cavalry Creek Drainage

Good

Comanche County, Kansas · 2.1 MI W JCT 160&183&K1 · Structure no. 999916000170161

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
862
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Cavalry Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over Cavalry Creek Drainage in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 862 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 952 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesCavalry Creek Drainage
Location2.1 MI W JCT 160&183&K1
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyComanche County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19306, -99.36528
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic862 (2023)
Projected traffic952 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cavalry Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Cavalry Creek Drainage 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 Cavalry Creek Drainage carry?

About 862 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Cavalry Creek Drainage?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Cavalry Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.