K383 HWY over Prairie Dog CR Drainage
FairNorton County, Kansas · 03.87 MI NE Decatur Coln · Structure no. 999938300690221
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,659
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K383 HWY over Prairie Dog CR Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying K383 HWY over Prairie Dog CR Drainage in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,659 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,024 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K383 HWY over Prairie Dog CR Drainage built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is K383 HWY over Prairie Dog CR Drainage in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does K383 HWY over Prairie Dog CR Drainage carry?
About 1,659 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is K383 HWY over Prairie Dog CR Drainage?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K383 HWY over Prairie Dog CR Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.