US Bridges

US-183 HWY over Bow Creek

Good

Rooks County, Kansas · 0.54 MI S Phillips Coln · Structure no. 999918300820401

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,584
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-183 HWY over Bow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-183 HWY over Bow Creek in Rooks 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 1,584 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2044. The structure is 291 ft (88.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS-183 HWY
CrossesBow Creek
Location0.54 MI S Phillips Coln
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55944, -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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length291 ft (88.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 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 US-183 HWY over Bow Creek built?

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

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

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

How long is US-183 HWY over Bow Creek?

The structure is 291 ft (88.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-183 HWY over Bow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.