US Bridges

US160 HWY over Grouse Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 9.52 MI NE Ejct K15 · Structure no. 999916000180321

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
682
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Grouse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US160 HWY over Grouse Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 682 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2044. The structure is 346 ft (105.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesGrouse Creek
Location9.52 MI NE Ejct K15
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31639, -96.6875
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length346 ft (105.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic682 (2023)
Projected traffic696 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Grouse Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Grouse 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 Grouse Creek carry?

About 682 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Grouse Creek?

The structure is 346 ft (105.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Grouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.