US Bridges

US160 K96 HWY over Mouse Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 2.44 MI E Ejct US75 · Structure no. 999916000630211

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,920
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 K96 HWY over Mouse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US160 K96 HWY over Mouse Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,920 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,040 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 K96 HWY
CrossesMouse Creek
Location2.44 MI E Ejct US75
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22472, -95.6625
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,920 (2023)
Projected traffic6,040 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 K96 HWY over Mouse Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 K96 HWY over Mouse Creek 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 K96 HWY over Mouse Creek carry?

About 5,920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US160 K96 HWY over Mouse Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US160 K96 HWY over Mouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.