US Bridges

US-160 HWY over Spring Creek

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 2.15 MI E Sumner CO Ln. · Structure no. 999916000181031

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,289
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 HWY over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-160 HWY over Spring Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 4,289 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,233 by 2044. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.15 MI E Sumner CO Ln.
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25111, -97.12083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length256 ft (77.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,289 (2023)
Projected traffic5,233 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US-160 HWY over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-160 HWY over Spring 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-160 HWY over Spring Creek carry?

About 4,289 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US-160 HWY over Spring Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.