US Bridges

US160 HWY over East Sand Creek Drainage

Good

Harper County, Kansas · 3.20 MI E Njct K2 · Structure no. 999916000390181

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over East Sand Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over East Sand Creek Drainage in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,431 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesEast Sand Creek Drainage
Location3.20 MI E Njct K2
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28333, -97.96111
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2023)
Projected traffic1,431 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 East Sand Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over East Sand Creek Drainage 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 East Sand Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over East Sand Creek Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over East Sand Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.