US Bridges

US-160 HWY over Stream Creek

Good

Elk County, Kansas · 2.8 MI E of Ejct U160/K99 · Structure no. 999916000250371

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
585
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 HWY over Stream Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-160 HWY over Stream Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesStream Creek
Location2.8 MI E of Ejct U160/K99
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3625, -96.23278
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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 Stream Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is US-160 HWY over Stream Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over Stream Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.