US Bridges

383rd ST over Trib. to Elm Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 2.0S 2.3E New Lancaster · Structure no. 000611105305160

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

383rd ST over Trib. to Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 383rd ST over Trib. to Elm Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries383rd ST
CrossesTrib. to Elm Creek
Location2.0S 2.3E New Lancaster
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.43276, -94.68944
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2011)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 383rd ST over Trib. to Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 383rd ST over Trib. to Elm 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 ST over Trib. to Elm Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 383rd ST over Trib. to Elm Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns 383rd ST over Trib. to Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.