US Bridges

US 166 HWY over Turkey Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 10.42 MI E K101 · Structure no. 999916600500621

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,616
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 166 HWY over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 166 HWY over Turkey Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,616 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,890 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 166 HWY
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location10.42 MI E K101
RouteU.S. Route 166
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.04778, -95.17
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,616 (2023)
Projected traffic2,890 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 US 166 HWY over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 166 HWY over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 166 HWY over Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,616 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 166 HWY over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 166 HWY over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.