US Bridges

160th RD over Branch of Cherry Creek

FairPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 263 1.0E 2.0S of Vernon · Structure no. 001041003305820

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th RD over Branch of Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 160th RD over Branch of 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 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries160th RD
CrossesBranch of Cherry Creek
Location263 1.0E 2.0S of Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 10412
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95153, -95.64017
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Branch of Cherry Creek built?

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

What condition is 160th RD over Branch of Cherry 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 RD over Branch of Cherry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 160th RD over Branch of Cherry Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 160th RD over Branch of Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.