US183 Bypass over Big Creek
FairEllis County, Kansas · 0.14 MI NW JCT Old 40 HWY · Structure no. 9999183Y0260561
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 290 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,622
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US183 Bypass over Big Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US183 Bypass over Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,622 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,975 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 62 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US183 Bypass over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US183 Bypass over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US183 Bypass over Big Creek carry?
About 3,622 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US183 Bypass over Big Creek?
The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns US183 Bypass over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.