US Bridges

US283 HWY over Five Mile Creek

Good

Clark County, Kansas · 2.54 MI N Okla. St. Line · Structure no. 999928300130221

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,067
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US283 HWY over Five Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US283 HWY over Five Mile Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,067 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,276 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS283 HWY
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location2.54 MI N Okla. St. Line
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyClark County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03694, -99.98722
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,067 (2023)
Projected traffic1,276 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 US283 HWY over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US283 HWY over Five Mile 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 Five Mile Creek carry?

About 1,067 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US283 HWY over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US283 HWY over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.