US Bridges

US-160 HWY over Cow Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 2.95 MI E Njct U69/U160 · Structure no. 999916000190771

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,385
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 HWY over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-160 HWY over Cow Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,385 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,724 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesCow Creek
Location2.95 MI E Njct U69/U160
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.46917, -94.65139
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,385 (2023)
Projected traffic1,724 by 2044
Trucks17%
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 US-160 HWY over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-160 HWY over Cow 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 February 2024.

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

About 1,385 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-160 HWY over Cow Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.