US Bridges

K-383 Highway over Dry Creek

Good

Phillips County, Kansas · 14.05 MI NE Norton Coln · Structure no. 999938300740531

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
374
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-383 Highway over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-383 Highway over Dry Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 374 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 567 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesK-383 Highway
CrossesDry Creek
Location14.05 MI NE Norton Coln
RouteState Highway 383
StateKansas
Coordinates39.99444, -99.38944
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
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2023)
Projected traffic567 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 K-383 Highway over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-383 Highway over Dry 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 K-383 Highway over Dry Creek carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is K-383 Highway over Dry Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-383 Highway over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.