US Bridges

US160 HWY over W Sandy Creek Drain

Good

Harper County, Kansas · 0.18 MI E Barber Coln · Structure no. 999916000390011

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,077
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over W Sandy Creek Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying US160 HWY over W Sandy Creek Drain in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,121 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesW Sandy Creek Drain
Location0.18 MI E Barber Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25333, -98.34556
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (2023)
Projected traffic1,121 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 US160 HWY over W Sandy Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over W Sandy Creek Drain 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over W Sandy Creek Drain carry?

About 1,077 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over W Sandy Creek Drain?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over W Sandy Creek Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.