US Bridges

160th RD over Cherry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 261 0.4E 2.0S of Vernon · Structure no. 001041001905820

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th RD over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 160th RD over Cherry Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries160th RD
CrossesCherry Creek
Location261 0.4E 2.0S of Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 10412
StateKansas
Coordinates37.9515, -95.65061
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 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 160th RD over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th RD over Cherry 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 160th RD over Cherry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 160th RD over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 160th RD over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.