US-160 HWY over Hitchen Creek
GoodElk County, Kansas · 12.64 MI E Ejct K99 · Structure no. 999916000250381
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 564
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-160 HWY over Hitchen Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-160 HWY over Hitchen 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 564 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-160 HWY over Hitchen Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-160 HWY over Hitchen 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 Hitchen Creek carry?
About 564 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US-160 HWY over Hitchen Creek?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US-160 HWY over Hitchen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.