US Bridges

US283 HWY over Dry Creek

Good

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 6.47 Mi. North of K-156 · Structure no. 999928300420241

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
979
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US283 HWY over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US283 HWY over Dry Creek 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 979 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,293 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS283 HWY
CrossesDry Creek
Location6.47 Mi. North of K-156
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18111, -99.89917
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic979 (2023)
Projected traffic1,293 by 2044
Trucks44%
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 Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is US283 HWY over Dry Creek 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 Dry Creek carry?

About 979 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is US283 HWY over Dry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US283 HWY over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.