US Bridges

CR 160 over Old Maids Fork

Good

Rush County, Kansas · 3.3S 1.7W of Nekoma · Structure no. 000830589005168

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 160 over Old Maids Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 160 over Old Maids Fork in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 160
CrossesOld Maids Fork
Location3.3S 1.7W of Nekoma
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42328, -99.47432
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2008)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 160 over Old Maids Fork built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 160 over Old Maids Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 160 over Old Maids Fork carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 160 over Old Maids Fork?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 160 over Old Maids Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.