US Bridges

US-166 HWY over Deer Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 0.29 Me Njct K99 · Structure no. 999916600100391

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,457
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-166 HWY over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-166 HWY over Deer Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,457 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,778 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-166 HWY
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.29 Me Njct K99
RouteU.S. Route 166
StateKansas
Coordinates37.12694, -96.195
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,457 (2023)
Projected traffic1,778 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US-166 HWY over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-166 HWY over Deer 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 US-166 HWY over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,457 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-166 HWY over Deer Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US-166 HWY over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.