US Bridges

US160 HWY over Black Crook Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 2.07 MI E US77 · Structure no. 999916000180251

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,237
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Black Crook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over Black Crook Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3,237 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,437 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesBlack Crook Creek
Location2.07 MI E US77
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24472, -96.96083
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,237 (2023)
Projected traffic3,437 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 Black Crook Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Black Crook 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 Black Crook Creek carry?

About 3,237 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Black Crook Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Black Crook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.