US Bridges

US-183 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage

Good

Rooks County, Kansas · 1.47 MI S K-18 HWY · Structure no. 999918300820441

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,051
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-183 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-183 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,051 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,305 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-183 HWY
CrossesParadise Creek Drainage
Location1.47 MI S K-18 HWY
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateKansas
Coordinates39.21611, -99.29833
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,051 (2023)
Projected traffic3,305 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Paradise Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-183 HWY over Paradise 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US-183 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage carry?

About 3,051 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns US-183 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.