US Bridges

US-160 HWY over Hill Creek Drainage

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.40 MI E US169 · Structure no. 999916000630571

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
964
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 HWY over Hill Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-160 HWY over Hill Creek Drainage in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 964 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,176 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesHill Creek Drainage
Location0.40 MI E US169
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.20861, -95.57722
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 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 rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic964 (2023)
Projected traffic1,176 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 US-160 HWY over Hill Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-160 HWY over Hill Creek Drainage 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 US-160 HWY over Hill Creek Drainage carry?

About 964 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-160 HWY over Hill Creek Drainage?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over Hill Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.