US Bridges

US166 HWY over Fawn Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 8.16 MI E Sjct US75 · Structure no. 999916600630351

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,930
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US166 HWY over Fawn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US166 HWY over Fawn Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 3,930 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,009 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS166 HWY
CrossesFawn Creek
Location8.16 MI E Sjct US75
RouteU.S. Route 166
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03306, -95.78333
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating29.2 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,930 (2023)
Projected traffic4,009 by 2044
Trucks13%
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 Fawn Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US166 HWY over Fawn 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 2023.

How much traffic does US166 HWY over Fawn Creek carry?

About 3,930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US166 HWY over Fawn Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US166 HWY over Fawn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.