US Bridges

160 Road over Middle Beaver Creek Trib

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 4.0W of Smith Center · Structure no. 000920657903300

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160 Road over Middle Beaver Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 160 Road over Middle Beaver Creek Trib in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries160 Road
CrossesMiddle Beaver Creek Trib
Location4.0W of Smith Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78502, -98.8613
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic35 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 Middle Beaver Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160 Road over Middle Beaver Creek Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does 160 Road over Middle Beaver Creek Trib carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 160 Road over Middle Beaver Creek Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 160 Road over Middle Beaver Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.