US Bridges

US160 HWY over Drum Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 5.43 MI E Ejct US75 · Structure no. 999916000630231

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
419 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,381
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Drum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US160 HWY over Drum 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 4,381 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2044. The structure is 419 ft (127.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesDrum Creek
Location5.43 MI E Ejct US75
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22472, -95.60833
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length419 ft (127.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,381 (2023)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 Drum Creek built?

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

What condition is US160 HWY over Drum 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 2024.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over Drum Creek carry?

About 4,381 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Drum Creek?

The structure is 419 ft (127.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Drum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.