US Bridges

US160 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 4.10 MI E Sumner Coln · Structure no. 999916000180231

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,504
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 4,504 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,496 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesBeaver Creek Drainage
Location4.10 MI E Sumner Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.245, -97.08778
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,504 (2023)
Projected traffic5,496 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 Beaver Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage carry?

About 4,504 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.