US-160 HWY over Big Hill Creek
FairMontgomery County, Kansas · 1.99 MI E US169 · Structure no. 999916000630661
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 343 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 964
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-160 HWY over Big Hill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-160 HWY over Big Hill Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 343 ft (104.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-160 HWY over Big Hill Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-160 HWY over Big Hill 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 US-160 HWY over Big Hill Creek carry?
About 964 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US-160 HWY over Big Hill Creek?
The structure is 343 ft (104.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US-160 HWY over Big Hill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.