160 Road over East Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadSmith County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.0W of Smith Center · Structure no. 000920661803300
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
160 Road over East Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 160 Road over East Beaver Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 160 Road over East Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is 160 Road over East Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does 160 Road over East Beaver Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is 160 Road over East Beaver Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 160 Road over East Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.