US Bridges

183rd ST over Little Bull Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.2W 1.0S of I35 & 175th. · Structure no. 000461083404660

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

183rd ST over Little Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 183rd ST over Little Bull Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries183rd ST
CrossesLittle Bull Creek
Location0.2W 1.0S of I35 & 175th.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79651, -94.88205
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 183rd ST over Little Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 183rd ST over Little Bull 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 183rd ST over Little Bull Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 183rd ST over Little Bull Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns 183rd ST over Little Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.