US Bridges

US283 HWY over Buckner Creek Drainage

Good

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 1.68 Mi. North of K-156 · Structure no. 999928300420231

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,611
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US283 HWY over Buckner Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US283 HWY over Buckner Creek Drainage in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 91 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 1,611 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,257 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS283 HWY
CrossesBuckner Creek Drainage
Location1.68 Mi. North of K-156
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11167, -99.89833
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,611 (2023)
Projected traffic2,257 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US283 HWY over Buckner Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US283 HWY over Buckner 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US283 HWY over Buckner Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,611 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US283 HWY over Buckner Creek Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US283 HWY over Buckner Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.