US160 HWY over Bachelor Creek
GoodHarper County, Kansas · 1.85 MI E Barber Coln · Structure no. 999916000390031
- 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 Bachelor Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US160 HWY over Bachelor 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 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).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US160 HWY over Bachelor Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US160 HWY over Bachelor 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US160 HWY over Bachelor Creek carry?
About 1,077 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US160 HWY over Bachelor Creek?
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 Bachelor Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.