US Bridges

K383 HWY over Prairie Dog CR Drainage

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 04.56 MI NE Decatur Coln · Structure no. 999938300690231

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 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 1966, so it is 59 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 1,659 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).

Location

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CarriesK383 HWY
CrossesPrairie Dog CR Drainage
Location04.56 MI NE Decatur Coln
RouteState Highway 383
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.75917, -100.10583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,659 (2023)
Projected traffic2,024 by 2044
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 K383 HWY over Prairie Dog CR Drainage built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is K383 HWY over Prairie Dog CR Drainage 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 March 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.