US Bridges

US283 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek

Good

Ness County, Kansas · 11.39 Mi. North of K-96 · Structure no. 999928300680121

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,601
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US283 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US283 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 90 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 1,601 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,032 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS283 HWY
CrossesBazine Dry Creek
Location11.39 Mi. North of K-96
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.61667, -99.90028
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,601 (2023)
Projected traffic2,032 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 US283 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US283 HWY over Bazine Dry 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US283 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek carry?

About 1,601 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US283 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US283 HWY over Bazine Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.