US Bridges

US166 HWY over East Bitter Creek Drg

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 6.93 MI E I35 · Structure no. 999916600960801

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,878
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US166 HWY over East Bitter Creek Drg is a concrete culvert carrying US166 HWY over East Bitter Creek Drg in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 97 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 1,878 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,075 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesUS166 HWY
CrossesEast Bitter Creek Drg
Location6.93 MI E I35
RouteU.S. Route 166
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05667, -97.21333
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,878 (2023)
Projected traffic2,075 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 East Bitter Creek Drg built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US166 HWY over East Bitter Creek Drg 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US166 HWY over East Bitter Creek Drg carry?

About 1,878 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US166 HWY over East Bitter Creek Drg?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US166 HWY over East Bitter Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.