US Bridges

US183 HWY over Kiowa CO State Lake Drg

Good

Kiowa County, Kansas · 0.38 MI S US54 · Structure no. 999918300490361

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,067
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 HWY over Kiowa CO State Lake Drg is a concrete culvert carrying US183 HWY over Kiowa CO State Lake Drg in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,067 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,156 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesUS183 HWY
CrossesKiowa CO State Lake Drg
Location0.38 MI S US54
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60028, -99.32167
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,067 (2023)
Projected traffic1,156 by 2044
Trucks25%
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 US183 HWY over Kiowa CO State Lake Drg built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US183 HWY over Kiowa CO State Lake Drg 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US183 HWY over Kiowa CO State Lake Drg carry?

About 1,067 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US183 HWY over Kiowa CO State Lake Drg?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US183 HWY over Kiowa CO State Lake Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.