US Bridges

US166 HWY over Drainage Channel

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 9.08 MI E I35 · Structure no. 999916600961331

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

About this bridge

US166 HWY over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying US166 HWY over Drainage Channel in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,878 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,075 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 86 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS166 HWY
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location9.08 MI E I35
RouteU.S. Route 166
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05667, -97.17333
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US166 HWY over Drainage Channel 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 Drainage Channel carry?

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

How long is US166 HWY over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US166 HWY over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.