US160 HWY over Slate Creek Drainage
GoodSumner County, Kansas · 6.84 MI E K271 · Structure no. 999916000960631
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,627
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US160 HWY over Slate Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over Slate Creek Drainage in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 96 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 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US160 HWY over Slate Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is US160 HWY over Slate Creek Drainage 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 Slate Creek Drainage carry?
About 2,627 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US160 HWY over Slate Creek Drainage?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns US160 HWY over Slate Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.