US Bridges

K383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg

Good

Decatur County, Kansas · 8.00 Mi. Ne. of K-123 · Structure no. 999938300200161

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,876
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg is a concrete culvert carrying K383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 87 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 1,876 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,114 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK383 HWY
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek Drg
Location8.00 Mi. Ne. of K-123
RouteState Highway 383
StateKansas
Coordinates39.67972, -100.29972
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,876 (2023)
Projected traffic2,114 by 2044
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 K383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is K383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does K383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg carry?

About 1,876 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is K383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns K383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.