US Bridges

US283 HWY over N Fork Walnut Creek Drg.

Good

Ness County, Kansas · 0.26 Mi. South of K-96 · Structure no. 999928300680081

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,319
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US283 HWY over N Fork Walnut Creek Drg. is a concrete culvert carrying US283 HWY over N Fork Walnut Creek Drg. in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,319 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,313 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 115 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS283 HWY
CrossesN Fork Walnut Creek Drg.
Location0.26 Mi. South of K-96
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44917, -99.905
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,319 (2023)
Projected traffic3,313 by 2044
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure4
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 US283 HWY over N Fork Walnut Creek Drg. built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US283 HWY over N Fork Walnut Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US283 HWY over N Fork Walnut Creek Drg. carry?

About 2,319 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is US283 HWY over N Fork Walnut Creek Drg.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns US283 HWY over N Fork Walnut Creek Drg.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.