US183 HWY over Sawmill Creek Drainage
FairPawnee County, Kansas · 6.77 MI N US56 · Structure no. 999918300730151
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 718
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US183 HWY over Sawmill Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US183 HWY over Sawmill Creek Drainage in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 967 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US183 HWY over Sawmill Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US183 HWY over Sawmill 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US183 HWY over Sawmill Creek Drainage carry?
About 718 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is US183 HWY over Sawmill Creek Drainage?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US183 HWY over Sawmill Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.