US Bridges

US183 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 0.11MI S Jt U36 · Structure no. 999918300740221

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,471
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US183 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 61 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 3,471 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,991 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS183 HWY
CrossesDeer Creek Drainage
Location0.11MI S Jt U36
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateKansas
Coordinates39.75417, -99.30917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,471 (2023)
Projected traffic3,991 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Deer Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US183 HWY over Deer 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 US183 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage carry?

About 3,471 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US183 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US183 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.