US Bridges

US-183 HWY over Walnut Creek

Good

Rush County, Kansas · 7.04 MI N Pawnee Coln · Structure no. 999918300830521

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
355 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,416
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-183 HWY over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-183 HWY over Walnut Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,416 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,503 by 2044. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesUS-183 HWY
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location7.04 MI N Pawnee Coln
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateKansas
Coordinates38.45222, -99.30861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,416 (2023)
Projected traffic1,503 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-183 HWY over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US-183 HWY over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.