US166 HWY over Negro Creek
GoodCowley County, Kansas · 1.73 MI E Sumner Coln · Structure no. 999916600180361
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US166 HWY over Negro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US166 HWY over Negro Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 94 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,597 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US166 HWY over Negro Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is US166 HWY over Negro 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US166 HWY over Negro Creek carry?
About 2,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US166 HWY over Negro Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns US166 HWY over Negro Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.