US Bridges

160 Road over West Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 5.2W of Smith Center · Structure no. 000920655803300

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160 Road over West Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 160 Road over West Beaver Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 115 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries160 Road
CrossesWest Beaver Creek
Location5.2W of Smith Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.785, -98.88306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 160 Road over West Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is 160 Road over West Beaver 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 160 Road over West Beaver Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 160 Road over West Beaver Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 160 Road over West Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.