US Bridges

US-160 HWY over Neosho River Drainage

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 1.03 MI E Ejct US59 · Structure no. 999916000500481

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
525 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
1,888
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 HWY over Neosho River Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-160 HWY over Neosho River Drainage in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 1,888 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,128 by 2044. The structure is 525 ft (160.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesNeosho River Drainage
Location1.03 MI E Ejct US59
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.16472, -95.09
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length525 ft (160.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,888 (2023)
Projected traffic2,128 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Neosho River Drainage built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-160 HWY over Neosho River Drainage 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US-160 HWY over Neosho River Drainage carry?

About 1,888 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-160 HWY over Neosho River Drainage?

The structure is 525 ft (160.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over Neosho River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.