US Bridges

US-160 HWY over Drum Creek Drainage

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 5.61 MI E Ejct US-75 · Structure no. 999916000631041

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,381
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 HWY over Drum Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-160 HWY over Drum Creek Drainage in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,381 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 392 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesDrum Creek Drainage
Location5.61 MI E Ejct US-75
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22361, -95.58667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width392 ft (119.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,381 (2023)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-160 HWY over Drum Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-160 HWY over Drum Creek Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US-160 HWY over Drum Creek Drainage carry?

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

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 392 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over Drum Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.