US Bridges

US160 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage

Fair

Stanton County, Kansas · 9.68 MI E K-27 · Structure no. 999916000940021

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage in Stanton County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,516 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesDry Lake Drainage
Location9.68 MI E K-27
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyStanton County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57694, -101.58472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,370 (2023)
Projected traffic2,516 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US160 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage carry?

About 2,370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.