US Bridges

US160 HWY over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Harper County, Kansas · 2.68 MI E Barber Coln · Structure no. 999916000390041

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,293
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US160 HWY over Cottonwood 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 1,293 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,373 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location2.68 MI E Barber Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25333, -98.3
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.7 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 traffic1,293 (2023)
Projected traffic1,373 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is US160 HWY over Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 1,293 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.