US Bridges

US160 HWY over Mid Br Bluff CR Drg

Good

Harper County, Kansas · 11.51 MI E Barber Coln · Structure no. 999916000390091

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,508
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Mid Br Bluff CR Drg is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over Mid Br Bluff CR Drg in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,508 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,569 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesMid Br Bluff CR Drg
Location11.51 MI E Barber Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.23861, -98.14944
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,508 (2023)
Projected traffic1,569 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Mid Br Bluff CR Drg built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Mid Br Bluff CR Drg 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 Mid Br Bluff CR Drg carry?

About 1,508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Mid Br Bluff CR Drg?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Mid Br Bluff CR Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.