US Bridges

K-383 HWY over S.Fork Praire Dog Creek

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 4.9 MI NE of U36/K383 JCT · Structure no. 999938300690671

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,001
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-383 HWY over S.Fork Praire Dog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-383 HWY over S.Fork Praire Dog Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,001 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,347 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesK-383 HWY
CrossesS.Fork Praire Dog Creek
Location4.9 MI NE of U36/K383 JCT
RouteState Highway 383
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.8775, -99.71611
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,001 (2023)
Projected traffic2,347 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 S.Fork Praire Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-383 HWY over S.Fork Praire 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 S.Fork Praire Dog Creek carry?

About 2,001 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is K-383 HWY over S.Fork Praire Dog Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-383 HWY over S.Fork Praire Dog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.