US Bridges

US183 HWY over Ash Creek

Good

Pawnee County, Kansas · 9.63 MI N K156 · Structure no. 999918300730201

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,262
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 HWY over Ash Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US183 HWY over Ash Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,262 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,451 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesUS183 HWY
CrossesAsh Creek
Location9.63 MI N K156
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateKansas
Coordinates38.32722, -99.30611
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,262 (2023)
Projected traffic1,451 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US183 HWY over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US183 HWY over Ash 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US183 HWY over Ash Creek carry?

About 1,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US183 HWY over Ash Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US183 HWY over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.