US 160 HWY over Mule Creek
GoodComanche County, Kansas · 2.32 MI W Barber Coln · Structure no. 999916000170201
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 318 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 359
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 HWY over Mule Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 HWY over Mule Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2044. The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 160 HWY over Mule Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 HWY over Mule 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 Mule Creek carry?
About 359 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.
How long is US 160 HWY over Mule Creek?
The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 HWY over Mule Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.