US Bridges

US283 HWY over Sinkhole Drainage

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · 0.58 MI N Clark Coln · Structure no. 999928300290451

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,232
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US283 HWY over Sinkhole Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US283 HWY over Sinkhole Drainage in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 3,232 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,103 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS283 HWY
CrossesSinkhole Drainage
Location0.58 MI N Clark Coln
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48139, -100.01583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,232 (2023)
Projected traffic4,103 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 US283 HWY over Sinkhole Drainage built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US283 HWY over Sinkhole Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US283 HWY over Sinkhole Drainage carry?

About 3,232 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US283 HWY over Sinkhole Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US283 HWY over Sinkhole Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.