US Bridges

US160 HWY over Wildcat Creek Drainage

Good

Elk County, Kansas · 0.7 MI E Ejct K99 · Structure no. 999916000250211

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Wildcat Creek Drainage is a steel culvert carrying US160 HWY over Wildcat Creek Drainage in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesWildcat Creek Drainage
Location0.7 MI E Ejct K99
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyElk County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.37333, -96.26528
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2023)
Projected traffic714 by 2044
Trucks13%
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 Wildcat Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Wildcat Creek Drainage 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 Wildcat Creek Drainage carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Wildcat Creek Drainage?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Wildcat Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.