US Bridges

Neosho R Drainage over US-166 HWY

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · .85 MI E Labette Coln · Structure no. 999916600111361

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,960
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neosho R Drainage over US-166 HWY is a concrete continuous slab carrying Neosho R Drainage over US-166 HWY in Cherokee 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 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 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesNeosho R Drainage
CrossesUS-166 HWY
Location.85 MI E Labette Coln
RouteU.S. Route 166
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03222, -95.05889
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,960 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 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 Neosho R Drainage over US-166 HWY built?

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

What condition is Neosho R Drainage over US-166 HWY 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 2024.

How much traffic does Neosho R Drainage over US-166 HWY carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Neosho R Drainage over US-166 HWY?

The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Neosho R Drainage over US-166 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.