US Bridges

160th Ave over Hackberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Trego County, Kansas · 3.1S 9.0W of Trego Center · Structure no. 000980527004601

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th Ave over Hackberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 160th Ave over Hackberry Creek in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries160th Ave
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location3.1S 9.0W of Trego Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84055, -100.05883
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 160th Ave over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th Ave over Hackberry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 160th Ave over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 160th Ave over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 160th Ave over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.