US Bridges

US-183 HWY over Sand Creek

Good

Rush County, Kansas · 4.11 MI N K-96 · Structure no. 999918300830461

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,191
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-183 HWY over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-183 HWY over Sand Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,191 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,526 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-183 HWY
CrossesSand Creek
Location4.11 MI N K-96
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52528, -99.30944
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,191 (2023)
Projected traffic3,526 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-183 HWY over Sand 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 October 2024.

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

About 3,191 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-183 HWY over Sand Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-183 HWY over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.