US Bridges

US160 HWY over E Branch Prairie CR

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.27 MI E K271 · Structure no. 999916000960621

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,627
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over E Branch Prairie CR is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over E Branch Prairie CR 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 2,627 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,734 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesE Branch Prairie CR
Location2.27 MI E K271
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26944, -97.50861
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,627 (2023)
Projected traffic2,734 by 2044
Trucks13%
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 E Branch Prairie CR built?

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

What condition is US160 HWY over E Branch Prairie CR 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 E Branch Prairie CR carry?

About 2,627 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over E Branch Prairie CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over E Branch Prairie CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.