US Bridges

US166 HWY over Little Caney River Drg

Good

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 10.85 MI E Ejct K99 · Structure no. 999916600100171

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,680
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US166 HWY over Little Caney River Drg is a concrete culvert carrying US166 HWY over Little Caney River Drg in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 2,680 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,903 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS166 HWY
CrossesLittle Caney River Drg
Location10.85 MI E Ejct K99
RouteU.S. Route 166
StateKansas
Coordinates37.06778, -95.99861
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 Little Caney River Drg built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US166 HWY over Little Caney River Drg 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 Little Caney River Drg carry?

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

How long is US166 HWY over Little Caney River Drg?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US166 HWY over Little Caney River Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.