US Bridges

US160 HWY over Snake Creek

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Cowley County, Kansas · 9.01 MI E US77 · Structure no. 999916000180271

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,144
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Snake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over Snake 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 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 2,144 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,231 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesSnake Creek
Location9.01 MI E US77
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24389, -96.83472
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,144 (2023)
Projected traffic2,231 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Snake Creek built?

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

What condition is US160 HWY over Snake 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 US160 HWY over Snake Creek carry?

About 2,144 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Snake Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.