US160 HWY over Bachelor Creek
GoodElk County, Kansas · 0.19 MI W Montgomery Coln · Structure no. 999916000250141
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 708
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US160 HWY over Bachelor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over Bachelor Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 77 years old, older 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 708 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US160 HWY over Bachelor Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is US160 HWY over Bachelor 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US160 HWY over Bachelor Creek carry?
About 708 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US160 HWY over Bachelor Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US160 HWY over Bachelor Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.