US Bridges

US166 HWY over Labette Creek DR

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 1.09 MI E-K101 · Structure no. 999916600500541

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,391
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US166 HWY over Labette Creek DR is a concrete culvert carrying US166 HWY over Labette Creek DR in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,391 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,642 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 130 ft wide.

CarriesUS166 HWY
CrossesLabette Creek DR
Location1.09 MI E-K101
RouteU.S. Route 166
StateKansas
Coordinates37.04833, -95.33917
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,391 (2023)
Projected traffic2,642 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 US166 HWY over Labette Creek DR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US166 HWY over Labette Creek DR 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 US166 HWY over Labette Creek DR carry?

About 2,391 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US166 HWY over Labette Creek DR?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns US166 HWY over Labette Creek DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.