US Bridges

US160 HWY over Grouse Creek Drainage

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 9.72 MI NE Ejct K15 · Structure no. 999916000180331

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
682
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Grouse Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US160 HWY over Grouse Creek Drainage 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 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesGrouse Creek Drainage
Location9.72 MI NE Ejct K15
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31639, -96.68417
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 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 Drainage built?

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

What condition is US160 HWY over Grouse 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 August 2023.

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

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

How long is US160 HWY over Grouse Creek Drainage?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Grouse Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.