US 160 HWY over Painterhood Creek
GoodElk County, Kansas · 13.86 MI E Ejct K99 · Structure no. 999916000250251
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 708
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 HWY over Painterhood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 160 HWY over Painterhood Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 708 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 38 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 160 HWY over Painterhood Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 HWY over Painterhood 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 US 160 HWY over Painterhood Creek carry?
About 708 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 160 HWY over Painterhood Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 HWY over Painterhood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.