US Bridges

313th ST 166 over Little Grable Creek

Fair

Osage County, Kansas · 5.3E 1.5S of Reading · Structure no. 000700979305065

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

313th ST 166 over Little Grable Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 313th ST 166 over Little Grable Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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Carries313th ST 166
CrossesLittle Grable Creek
Location5.3E 1.5S of Reading
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49926, -95.85304
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 313th ST 166 over Little Grable Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 313th ST 166 over Little Grable 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 313th ST 166 over Little Grable Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 313th ST 166 over Little Grable Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 313th ST 166 over Little Grable Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.