US Bridges

US-166 HWY over Drainage

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · US-166 HWY · Structure no. 999916600111431

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-166 HWY over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-166 HWY over Drainage 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 314 ft wide.

CarriesUS-166 HWY
CrossesDrainage
LocationUS-166 HWY
RouteU.S. Route 166
StateKansas
Coordinates37.02111, -94.64972
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width314 ft (95.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
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 US-166 HWY over Drainage built?

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

What condition is US-166 HWY over Drainage 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 2025.

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

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is US-166 HWY over Drainage?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 314 ft wide.

Who owns US-166 HWY over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.