US Bridges

K-284 HWY over Prosser Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Kansas · 4.05 MI E of K-14/K-284 · Structure no. 999928400530391

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-284 HWY over Prosser Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-284 HWY over Prosser Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK-284 HWY
CrossesProsser Creek
Location4.05 MI E of K-14/K-284
RouteState Highway 284
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19056, -98.07861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2023)
Projected traffic146 by 2044
Trucks19%
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

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 K-284 HWY over Prosser Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-284 HWY over Prosser 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K-284 HWY over Prosser Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is K-284 HWY over Prosser Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-284 HWY over Prosser Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.