US Bridges

383rd Street over Hushpuckney Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 2.8E 1.0N of Beagle · Structure no. 000611081705160

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

383rd Street over Hushpuckney Creek is a concrete slab carrying 383rd Street over Hushpuckney Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries383rd Street
CrossesHushpuckney Creek
Location2.8E 1.0N of Beagle
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.43253, -94.90564
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2011)
Projected traffic94 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 383rd Street over Hushpuckney Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 383rd Street over Hushpuckney 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 383rd Street over Hushpuckney Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 383rd Street over Hushpuckney Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 383rd Street over Hushpuckney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.