US Bridges

US160 HWY over Gyp Creek Drainage

Good

Meade County, Kansas · 9.82 MI E US54 · Structure no. 999916000600131

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Gyp Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over Gyp Creek Drainage in Meade County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesGyp Creek Drainage
Location9.82 MI E US54
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.285, -100.13806
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic408 by 2044
Trucks62%
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 US160 HWY over Gyp Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Gyp Creek Drainage 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over Gyp Creek Drainage carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Gyp Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Gyp Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.