US Bridges

K383 HWY over Norton Res Drain

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 11.80 MI NE Decatur Coln · Structure no. 999938300690281

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,773
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K383 HWY over Norton Res Drain is a concrete culvert carrying K383 HWY over Norton Res Drain in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 74 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 1,773 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,079 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 140 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK383 HWY
CrossesNorton Res Drain
Location11.80 MI NE Decatur Coln
RouteState Highway 383
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.80111, -100.00222
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.2 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 closed—
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 Norton Res Drain built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is K383 HWY over Norton Res Drain 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 Norton Res Drain carry?

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

How long is K383 HWY over Norton Res Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns K383 HWY over Norton Res Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.