US Bridges

US160 HWY over Beaver Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.00 MI E Wjct K49 · Structure no. 999916000960591

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,816
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US160 HWY over Beaver Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,816 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,853 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.00 MI E Wjct K49
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.27083, -97.62
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,816 (2023)
Projected traffic1,853 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Beaver 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 Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,816 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.