US Bridges

US-160 HWY over Mud Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 4.01 MI E Montgomery Coln · Structure no. 999916000500681

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,262
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 HWY over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-160 HWY over Mud Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 1,262 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesMud Creek
Location4.01 MI E Montgomery Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19278, -95.44861
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-160 HWY over Mud Creek 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 Mud Creek carry?

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

How long is US-160 HWY over Mud Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.