US Bridges

US-160 HWY over Pumpkin Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 7.07 MI W of US 59 W JCT · Structure no. 999916000500431

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,498
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 HWY over Pumpkin Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US-160 HWY over Pumpkin Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,498 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,828 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesPumpkin Creek
Location7.07 MI W of US 59 W JCT
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19417, -95.39583
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,498 (2023)
Projected traffic1,828 by 2044
Trucks21%
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 US-160 HWY over Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-160 HWY over Pumpkin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US-160 HWY over Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 1,498 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US-160 HWY over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.