US-160 HWY over Bluff Creek
GoodComanche County, Kansas · 2.25 MI E Clark Coln · Structure no. 999916000170171
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 496 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,139
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-160 HWY over Bluff Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-160 HWY over Bluff Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,139 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2044. The structure is 496 ft (151.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-160 HWY over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-160 HWY over Bluff 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US-160 HWY over Bluff Creek carry?
About 1,139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is US-160 HWY over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 496 ft (151.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US-160 HWY over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.