US Bridges

K383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek

Fair

Norton County, Kansas · 10.45 MI NE Decatur Coln · Structure no. 999938300690261

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,773
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,773 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,079 by 2044. The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesK383 HWY
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location10.45 MI NE Decatur Coln
RouteState Highway 383
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78167, -100.00389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,773 (2023)
Projected traffic2,079 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is K383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does K383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 1,773 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is K383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns K383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.