US Bridges

US-160 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 0.62 MI W of US59 W JCT · Structure no. 999916000500471

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,914
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-160 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,914 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,973 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesDeer Creek Drainage
Location0.62 MI W of US59 W JCT
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19278, -95.27889
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,914 (2023)
Projected traffic2,973 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 US-160 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-160 HWY over Deer 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 March 2024.

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

About 2,914 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-160 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.