US Bridges

160th Road over Spring Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Kansas · 3.4S 10.4W of Westfall · Structure no. 000530727004545

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th Road over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 160th Road over Spring Creek in Lincoln 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries160th Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.4S 10.4W of Westfall
RouteCounty Highway 5326
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87883, -98.20656
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 160th Road over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is 160th Road over Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 160th Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 160th Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 160th Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.