US Bridges

US160 HWY over Cedar Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.98 MI W Chautauqua Coln · Structure no. 999916000180351

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
539
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over Cedar 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.98 MI W Chautauqua Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3525, -96.55917
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2023)
Projected traffic658 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is US160 HWY over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.