US Bridges

160th Road over Branch of Owl Creek

FairPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 243 5.0N 0.9W JCT US54&75 · Structure no. 001040991105820

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th Road over Branch of Owl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 160th Road over Branch of Owl Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries160th Road
CrossesBranch of Owl Creek
Location243 5.0N 0.9W JCT US54&75
RouteCounty Highway 10412
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95183, -95.75567
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Road over Branch of Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th Road over Branch of Owl 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 160th Road over Branch of Owl Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 160th Road over Branch of Owl Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 160th Road over Branch of Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.