US Bridges

160 Road (rs 246) over Smoky Hill River

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Kansas · 11.0W of Russell Springs · Structure no. 000000000550002

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
339 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160 Road (rs 246) over Smoky Hill River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 160 Road (rs 246) over Smoky Hill River in Logan County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 365 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2044. The structure is 339 ft (103.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries160 Road (rs 246)
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Location11.0W of Russell Springs
RouteCounty Highway 246
CountyLogan County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91275, -101.36974
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length339 ft (103.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2020)
Projected traffic390 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 160 Road (rs 246) over Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160 Road (rs 246) over Smoky Hill River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 160 Road (rs 246) over Smoky Hill River carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 160 Road (rs 246) over Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 339 ft (103.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 160 Road (rs 246) over Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.