US Bridges

K383 HWY over Fancy Creek Drainage

Fair

Norton County, Kansas · 03.34 MI NE K60 · Structure no. 999938300690381

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
459
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K383 HWY over Fancy Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K383 HWY over Fancy Creek Drainage in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 459 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 643 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK383 HWY
CrossesFancy Creek Drainage
Location03.34 MI NE K60
RouteState Highway 383
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.91167, -99.65889
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic459 (2023)
Projected traffic643 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 K383 HWY over Fancy Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is K383 HWY over Fancy Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does K383 HWY over Fancy Creek Drainage carry?

About 459 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is K383 HWY over Fancy Creek Drainage?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns K383 HWY over Fancy Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.