US Bridges

US-183 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage

Good

Phillips County, Kansas · 3.62 MI SE JCT US-383 · Structure no. 999918300740481

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,143
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-183 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-183 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,143 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,288 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS-183 HWY
CrossesWalnut Creek Drainage
Location3.62 MI SE JCT US-383
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateKansas
Coordinates39.96889, -99.32861
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width189 ft (57.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,143 (2023)
Projected traffic1,288 by 2044
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 US-183 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-183 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage 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 US-183 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,143 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is US-183 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.

Who owns US-183 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.