US Bridges

US160 HWY over Brook Creek

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Sumner County, Kansas · 5.76 MI E Harper Coln · Structure no. 999916000960561

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,498
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Brook Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US160 HWY over Brook Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,498 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,528 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesBrook Creek
Location5.76 MI E Harper Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.27083, -97.70472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,498 (2023)
Projected traffic1,528 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 Brook Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Brook Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over Brook Creek carry?

About 1,498 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Brook Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Brook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.