US Bridges

US166 HWY over Meridian Creek DR

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.18 MI E US81 · Structure no. 999916600961241

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US166 HWY over Meridian Creek DR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US166 HWY over Meridian Creek DR in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,033 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS166 HWY
CrossesMeridian Creek DR
Location3.18 MI E US81
RouteU.S. Route 166
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05722, -97.34333
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2023)
Projected traffic2,033 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Meridian Creek DR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US166 HWY over Meridian Creek DR 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 Meridian Creek DR carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US166 HWY over Meridian Creek DR?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US166 HWY over Meridian Creek DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.