US Bridges

US183 over Deer Creek

Good

Phillips County, Kansas · 2.89 MI N JCT K9 · Structure no. 999918300740451

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,366
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US183 over Deer Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,366 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,414 by 2044. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS183
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.89 MI N JCT K9
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateKansas
Coordinates39.725, -99.30944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,366 (2023)
Projected traffic2,414 by 2044
Trucks27%
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 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,366 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US183 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US183 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.