US283 HWY over Bullard Creek
GoodClark County, Kansas · 1.16 MI N Okla. ST Line · Structure no. 999928300130211
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 744
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US283 HWY over Bullard Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US283 HWY over Bullard Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 744 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US283 HWY over Bullard Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is US283 HWY over Bullard Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US283 HWY over Bullard Creek carry?
About 744 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is US283 HWY over Bullard Creek?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US283 HWY over Bullard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.