US Bridges

US-166 HWY over Wildcat Creek

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 2.00 MI W Wjct K-15 · Structure no. 999916600180831

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,344
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-166 HWY over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-166 HWY over Wildcat Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,344 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,371 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-166 HWY
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location2.00 MI W Wjct K-15
RouteU.S. Route 166
StateKansas
Coordinates37.11083, -96.75111
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,344 (2023)
Projected traffic1,371 by 2044
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-166 HWY over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,344 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US-166 HWY over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-166 HWY over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.