US Bridges

US-283 HWY over Buckner Creek

Fair

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 0.61 MI South of K-156 · Structure no. 999928300420291

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,914
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-283 HWY over Buckner Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-283 HWY over Buckner Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 2,914 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-283 HWY
CrossesBuckner Creek
Location0.61 MI South of K-156
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07917, -99.89361
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,914 (2023)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2044
Trucks16%
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 Buckner Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-283 HWY over Buckner Creek 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 US-283 HWY over Buckner Creek carry?

About 2,914 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-283 HWY over Buckner Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-283 HWY over Buckner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.