US Bridges

US183 Bypass over Big Creek Drainage

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Ellis County, Kansas · 2.60 MI NW JCT U183/U183Y · Structure no. 9999183Y0260541

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,673
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 Bypass over Big Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US183 Bypass over Big Creek Drainage in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 59 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 3,673 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,947 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS183 Bypass
CrossesBig Creek Drainage
Location2.60 MI NW JCT U183/U183Y
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87889, -99.35389
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,673 (2023)
Projected traffic4,947 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US183 Bypass over Big Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US183 Bypass 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 Bypass over Big Creek Drainage carry?

About 3,673 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US183 Bypass over Big Creek Drainage?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns US183 Bypass over Big Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.