US Bridges

W. 160th St. S. over Trib. to Fall Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.5N 0.5E of Caldwell · Structure no. 000960791207060

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 160th St. S. over Trib. to Fall Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 160th St. S. over Trib. to Fall Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 160th St. S.
CrossesTrib. to Fall Creek
Location1.5N 0.5E of Caldwell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05514, -97.59734
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W. 160th St. S. over Trib. to Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 160th St. S. over Trib. to Fall 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does W. 160th St. S. over Trib. to Fall Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is W. 160th St. S. over Trib. to Fall Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W. 160th St. S. over Trib. to Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.