US Bridges

US166 HWY over Meridan Creek Drainage

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.88 MI E I35 Kta · Structure no. 999916600961251

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,062
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US166 HWY over Meridan Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US166 HWY over Meridan Creek Drainage 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 2,062 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,278 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 109 ft wide.

CarriesUS166 HWY
CrossesMeridan Creek Drainage
Location0.88 MI E I35 Kta
RouteU.S. Route 166
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05667, -97.32278
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,062 (2023)
Projected traffic2,278 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 Meridan Creek Drainage built?

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

What condition is US166 HWY over Meridan 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US166 HWY over Meridan Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,062 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US166 HWY over Meridan Creek Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns US166 HWY over Meridan Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.