US Bridges

US166 HWY over Lake Creek

GoodPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 10.28 MI E Ejct K99 · Structure no. 999916600100161

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,680
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US166 HWY over Lake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US166 HWY over Lake Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 2,680 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,903 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS166 HWY
CrossesLake Creek
Location10.28 MI E Ejct K99
RouteU.S. Route 166
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.06778, -96.00889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,680 (2023)
Projected traffic2,903 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US166 HWY over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US166 HWY over Lake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US166 HWY over Lake Creek carry?

About 2,680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US166 HWY over Lake Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US166 HWY over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.