US Bridges

US166 HWY over Cotton Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.72 MI E Chautauqua Coln · Structure no. 999916600630321

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,680
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US166 HWY over Cotton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US166 HWY over Cotton Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,680 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,903 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS166 HWY
CrossesCotton Creek
Location0.72 MI E Chautauqua Coln
RouteU.S. Route 166
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.06722, -95.95139
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,680 (2023)
Projected traffic2,903 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 Cotton Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US166 HWY over Cotton 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US166 HWY over Cotton Creek carry?

About 2,680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US166 HWY over Cotton Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US166 HWY over Cotton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.