US Bridges

US160 HWY over Bachelor Creek Drainage

Fair

Elk County, Kansas · 0.82 MI NW Mg CO LN · Structure no. 999916000250131

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
708
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Bachelor Creek Drainage is a concrete slab carrying US160 HWY over Bachelor Creek Drainage in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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 708 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesBachelor Creek Drainage
Location0.82 MI NW Mg CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyElk County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.32889, -95.97806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic708 (2023)
Projected traffic864 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Bachelor Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Bachelor 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 March 2023.

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

About 708 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Bachelor Creek Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Bachelor Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.