US Bridges

160 Rd. over South Cottonwood River

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 2.5S 0.4W of Hillsboro · Structure no. 000570833605340

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160 Rd. over South Cottonwood River is a concrete slab carrying 160 Rd. over South Cottonwood River in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries160 Rd.
CrossesSouth Cottonwood River
Location2.5S 0.4W of Hillsboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.30439, -97.21461
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 160 Rd. over South Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160 Rd. over South Cottonwood River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does 160 Rd. over South Cottonwood River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 160 Rd. over South Cottonwood River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 160 Rd. over South Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.