US Bridges

US160 HWY over Duck Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 4.58 MI E Elk Coln · Structure no. 999916000630161

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
887
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Duck Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US160 HWY over Duck Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 887 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 905 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesDuck Creek
Location4.58 MI E Elk Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3, -95.90167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic887 (2023)
Projected traffic905 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 US160 HWY over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Duck 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 2023.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over Duck Creek carry?

About 887 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Duck Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.