US Bridges

US-183 HWY over Walnut Creek

Good

Phillips County, Kansas · 0.97 MI E JCT US-383 · Structure no. 999918300740491

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,181
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-183 HWY over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-183 HWY over Walnut Creek 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 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 1,181 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,622 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS-183 HWY
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.97 MI E JCT US-383
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateKansas
Coordinates39.99444, -99.35
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,181 (2023)
Projected traffic1,622 by 2044
Trucks42%
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 built?

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

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

About 1,181 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is US-183 HWY over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-183 HWY over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.