US Bridges

US283 HWY over Antelope Creek

Good

Clark County, Kansas · 0.54 MI S Sjct US160 · Structure no. 999928300130241

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
723
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US283 HWY over Antelope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US283 HWY over Antelope Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 89 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 723 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 865 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS283 HWY
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location0.54 MI S Sjct US160
RouteU.S. Route 283
StateKansas
Coordinates37.18833, -99.98222
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2023)
Projected traffic865 by 2044
Trucks52%
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 Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US283 HWY over Antelope 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 Antelope Creek carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is US283 HWY over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US283 HWY over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.