US Bridges

US166 HWY over Onion Creek Drainage

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 12.42 MI E Sjct US75 · Structure no. 999916600630371

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,253
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US166 HWY over Onion Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US166 HWY over Onion Creek Drainage in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,253 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,359 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS166 HWY
CrossesOnion Creek Drainage
Location12.42 MI E Sjct US75
RouteU.S. Route 166
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03639, -95.70694
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,253 (2023)
Projected traffic5,359 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 Onion Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US166 HWY over Onion Creek Drainage 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 Onion Creek Drainage carry?

About 5,253 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US166 HWY over Onion Creek Drainage?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US166 HWY over Onion Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.