US Bridges

US166 HWY over Four Mile Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 7.89 MI E Labette Coln · Structure no. 999916600111221

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
877
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US166 HWY over Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US166 HWY over Four Mile Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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.

It carries about 877 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 895 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS166 HWY
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location7.89 MI E Labette Coln
RouteU.S. Route 166
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03167, -94.93167
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic877 (2023)
Projected traffic895 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US166 HWY over Four Mile 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US166 HWY over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 877 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US166 HWY over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US166 HWY over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.