US Bridges

US160 HWY over Rush Creek Drg

Good

Harper County, Kansas · 13.25 MI E Barber Coln · Structure no. 999916000390671

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,261
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Rush Creek Drg is a concrete continuous slab carrying US160 HWY over Rush Creek Drg in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,261 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,286 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesRush Creek Drg
Location13.25 MI E Barber Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.23861, -98.11806
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,261 (2023)
Projected traffic1,286 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 Rush Creek Drg built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Rush Creek 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 Rush Creek Drg carry?

About 1,261 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Rush Creek Drg?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Rush Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.