US Bridges

US-283 HWY over Bow Creek Drainage

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 12.56 MI N JCT U24 · Structure no. 999928300330481

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
903
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-283 HWY over Bow Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-283 HWY over Bow Creek Drainage in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 903 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 921 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 179 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUS-283 HWY
CrossesBow Creek Drainage
Location12.56 MI N JCT U24
RouteU.S. Route 283
StateKansas
Coordinates39.54639, -99.84444
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width179 ft (54.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2023)
Projected traffic921 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US-283 HWY over Bow Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-283 HWY over Bow 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 US-283 HWY over Bow Creek Drainage carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US-283 HWY over Bow Creek Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 179 ft wide.

Who owns US-283 HWY over Bow Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.