US Bridges

U-160 HWY over Hargis Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · .030 MI E JCT US81 · Structure no. 999916000961591

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,788
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U-160 HWY over Hargis Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U-160 HWY over Hargis Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,788 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,768 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesU-160 HWY
CrossesHargis Creek
Location.030 MI E JCT US81
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.275, -97.38889
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,788 (2023)
Projected traffic12,768 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 U-160 HWY over Hargis Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is U-160 HWY over Hargis 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does U-160 HWY over Hargis Creek carry?

About 11,788 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is U-160 HWY over Hargis Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns U-160 HWY over Hargis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.