US Bridges

US160 HWY over Silver Creek Drainage

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 10.21 MI E US77 · Structure no. 999916000180281

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,144
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Silver Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over Silver Creek Drainage in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesSilver Creek Drainage
Location10.21 MI E US77
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24389, -96.81306
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 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 Silver Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US160 HWY over Silver Creek Drainage 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 Silver Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is US160 HWY over Silver Creek Drainage?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Silver Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.