US Bridges

US183 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drain

Good

Rush County, Kansas · 8.16 MI N K4 · Structure no. 999918300830061

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,160
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US183 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drain in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,780 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesUS183 HWY
CrossesBig Timber Creek Drain
Location8.16 MI N K4
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65472, -99.31889
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,160 (2023)
Projected traffic3,780 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 Big Timber Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US183 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drain 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US183 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drain carry?

About 3,160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US183 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US183 HWY over Big Timber Creek Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.