US Bridges

Old U160 Align Lt over Beaver Creek Drainage

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Sumner County, Kansas · 1.73 MI E Ej US81 Sdrd N · Structure no. 999916000960681

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1933
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old U160 Align Lt over Beaver Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Old U160 Align Lt over Beaver Creek Drainage in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1933, so it is 100 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,335 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld U160 Align Lt
CrossesBeaver Creek Drainage
Location1.73 MI E Ej US81 Sdrd N
RouteCounty Highway 751
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.27528, -97.36278
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic9,335 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Old U160 Align Lt over Beaver Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1933.

What condition is Old U160 Align Lt over Beaver 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 Old U160 Align Lt over Beaver Creek Drainage carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old U160 Align Lt over Beaver Creek Drainage?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old U160 Align Lt over Beaver Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.