US Bridges

US-283 HWY over Saw Log Creek Drainage

Good

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 2.23 MI N of Ford Coln · Structure no. 999928300420281

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,144
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-283 HWY over Saw Log Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-283 HWY over Saw Log Creek Drainage in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 2,144 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,722 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-283 HWY
CrossesSaw Log Creek Drainage
Location2.23 MI N of Ford Coln
RouteU.S. Route 283
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94556, -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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,144 (2023)
Projected traffic2,722 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Saw Log Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,144 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-283 HWY over Saw Log Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns US-283 HWY over Saw Log Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.