US Bridges

US-160 HWY over Wildcat Creek

Good

Elk County, Kansas · 11.59 MI E Cowley Coln · Structure no. 999916000250261

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 HWY over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-160 HWY over Wildcat Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location11.59 MI E Cowley Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.35944, -96.31639
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic976 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 Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-160 HWY over Wildcat 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 Wildcat Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-160 HWY over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.