US Bridges

US160 HWY over West Sandy Creek

Fair

Harper County, Kansas · 1.07 MI E Barber Coln · Structure no. 999916000390021

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

About this bridge

US160 HWY over West Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US160 HWY over West Sandy Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,121 by 2044. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesWest Sandy Creek
Location1.07 MI E Barber Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25333, -98.32917
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 West Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is US160 HWY over West Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over West Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is US160 HWY over West Sandy Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over West Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.