US Bridges

K-383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 0.52 MI NE K-60 · Structure no. 999938300690621

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesK-383 HWY
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location0.52 MI NE K-60
RouteState Highway 383
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.89056, -99.70222
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length260 ft (79.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2023)
Projected traffic432 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 K-383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek 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 K-383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is K-383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-383 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.