US Bridges

US183 HWY over Bow Creek Drainage

Good

Rooks County, Kansas · 0.21MI S Phillips CO Line · Structure no. 999918300820261

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,584
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 HWY over Bow Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US183 HWY over Bow Creek Drainage in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 91 years old, older 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 1,584 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesUS183 HWY
CrossesBow Creek Drainage
Location0.21MI S Phillips CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56444, -99.28556
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,584 (2023)
Projected traffic1,649 by 2044
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Bow Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

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

About 1,584 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is US183 HWY over Bow Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US183 HWY over Bow Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.