US Bridges

US-160 HWY over Pumpkin Creek Drainage

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 3.16 MI E Montgomery Coln · Structure no. 999916000500591

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,262
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 HWY over Pumpkin Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-160 HWY over Pumpkin Creek Drainage in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,262 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesPumpkin Creek Drainage
Location3.16 MI E Montgomery Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19278, -95.46444
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,262 (2023)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2044
Trucks23%
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 Pumpkin Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-160 HWY over Pumpkin Creek 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 Pumpkin Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

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

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over Pumpkin Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.