US Bridges

US183 HWY over Cavalry Creek Drainage

Good

Comanche County, Kansas · 0.33 MI N US160 · Structure no. 999918300170111

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,139
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 HWY over Cavalry Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US183 HWY over Cavalry Creek Drainage in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,139 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS183 HWY
CrossesCavalry Creek Drainage
Location0.33 MI N US160
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyComanche County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28472, -99.32806
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,139 (2023)
Projected traffic1,390 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 US183 HWY over Cavalry Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US183 HWY over Cavalry 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 US183 HWY over Cavalry Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US183 HWY over Cavalry Creek Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US183 HWY over Cavalry Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.