US Bridges

US183 HWY over Big Creek Drainage

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 8.57 MI N Rush Coln · Structure no. 999918300260451

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,581
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 HWY over Big Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US183 HWY over Big Creek Drainage in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,581 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,117 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 90 ft wide.

CarriesUS183 HWY
CrossesBig Creek Drainage
Location8.57 MI N Rush Coln
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateKansas
Coordinates38.82083, -99.31861
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,581 (2023)
Projected traffic4,117 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US183 HWY over Big Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US183 HWY over Big 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US183 HWY over Big Creek Drainage carry?

About 3,581 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US183 HWY over Big Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US183 HWY over Big Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.