US Bridges

US160 HWY over Elk City Reservoir Drg

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 8.87 MI SE Elk Coln · Structure no. 999916000630181

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,406
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Elk City Reservoir Drg is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over Elk City Reservoir Drg in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,406 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,434 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesElk City Reservoir Drg
Location8.87 MI SE Elk Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.23778, -95.90194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,406 (2023)
Projected traffic1,434 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 Elk City Reservoir Drg built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Elk City Reservoir Drg 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over Elk City Reservoir Drg carry?

About 1,406 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Elk City Reservoir Drg?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Elk City Reservoir Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.