US Bridges

US-160 HWY over Deer Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 1.95 MI W of US 59 W JCT · Structure no. 999916000500601

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,073
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 HWY over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-160 HWY over Deer Creek 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 2,073 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,529 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.95 MI W of US 59 W JCT
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19306, -95.32111
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,073 (2023)
Projected traffic2,529 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 built?

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

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

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

About 2,073 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-160 HWY over Deer Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.